Actually I think you misunderstand and misinterpret my point. I'll try to clarify.
I think much of what's excepted in today's business environment can be summarized by the following statement:
"It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission."
This logic has been used to justify all sorts of questionable actions. It's what Pincus was speaking to when he said, "we broke every rule in the book" or when Facebook unilaterally changes a once private profile to a public one. Heck, I'd even characterize Google's Buzz in this category.
Businesses do this all the time. I don't necessarily blame them. Most times it's easier and quicker to simply execute on an idea and see if there's any backlash. Much of innovation comes about this way so I do see the value in it.
I think much of what's excepted in today's business environment can be summarized by the following statement:
"It's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission."
This logic has been used to justify all sorts of questionable actions. It's what Pincus was speaking to when he said, "we broke every rule in the book" or when Facebook unilaterally changes a once private profile to a public one. Heck, I'd even characterize Google's Buzz in this category.
Businesses do this all the time. I don't necessarily blame them. Most times it's easier and quicker to simply execute on an idea and see if there's any backlash. Much of innovation comes about this way so I do see the value in it.
But I also see the negative consequences of it.