On: California is cracking down on the gig economy

[IfOnlyYouKnew]

So in your deranged conspiracy theory, the New York Times hates Uber because Uber is "a technology company" and therefore competes with the New York Times?

[CryptoPunk → IfOnlyYouKnew]

I can't speak to the validity of the conspiracy theory, but there is a stronger basis for it than that:

The writers at the NYT are unionized and consequently derive above-market wages as a result of labor regulations.

Gig economy companies like Uber undermine labor regulations, like the kind that empower unionized workforces like the NYT's.

Still the theory has a pretty flimsy basis of support.

[manfredo → IfOnlyYouKnew]

If you think I am accusing the New York Times of engaging in a "deranged conspiracy theory" then you either have not read my comments, or you are deliberately stuffing words into my mouth. A conflict of interest is not a conspiracy theory. If you want to get a response from me, read my comments and make a response based on what I actually wrote.