A note from Keith

#1

Post by kevingibbon » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:22 PM UTC

A note from Keith
keithrabois.tumblr.com

Re: A note from Keith

#2

Post by selectout » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:36 PM UTC

Sad to see things like this happen, but I can't wait to see what he is able to come up with and bring to the world next. He has done amazing jobs in his previous roles and I am excited to see what he brings next from the PayPal Mafia.

Re: A note from Keith

#3

Post by kogir » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:40 PM UTC

Proof of authenticity?

Anyone could have registered that tumblr, and it has no other content.

Please leave tabloid gossip to the tabloids until real information is available - and then leave it off HN.

Re: A note from Keith

#4

Post by kevingibbon » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:45 PM UTC

kogir wrote: post #3

Proof of authenticity? Anyone could have registered that tumblr, and it has no other content. Please leave tabloid gossip to the tabloids until real information is available - and then leave it off HN.

Techcrunch has confirmed it.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/25/rabois-left-square-over-sex...

Re: A note from Keith

#5

Post by buf » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:48 PM UTC

Saddest news I've read all day. Sex happens. Why ruin someone for this?

Re: A note from Keith

#6

Post by jmcgough » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:48 PM UTC

from Square:

“The first we heard of any of these allegations was when we received the threat of a lawsuit two weeks ago. We took these allegations very seriously and we immediately launched a full investigation to ascertain the facts. While we have not found evidence to support any claims, Keith exercised poor judgment that ultimately undermined his ability to remain an effective leader at Square. We accepted his resignation.”

Re: A note from Keith

#7

Post by danso » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:51 PM UTC

buf wrote: post #5

Saddest news I've read all day. Sex happens. Why ruin someone for this?

Huh? From what Keith says, his accuser is claiming that non-consensual acts occurred. Whether that is the case will be up to the courts to decide, but this is not just "Sex happens"

Re: A note from Keith

#8

Post by jacalata » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:53 PM UTC

It's interesting that he says Square had no knowledge of the relationship until the lawsuit. I've heard of companies requiring that you tell HR if you are in a relationship with another employee- seems that level of disclosure would be very smart for someone at the top of the company, at least.

Re: A note from Keith

#9

Post by abraininavat » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 9:58 PM UTC

To those of you who immediately believe the tumblr and therefore condemn the accuser as a liar: On what basis do you make your judgment? Do you:

1. Know Keith or the accuser personally, and therefore have the capacity to make an educated guess as to the veracity of the claims?

2. Believe that rich people, well known people, or people with blogs don't have the capacity to do what Keith is accused of doing?

3. Believe the first side of the story you hear in any given situation?

If neither 1, 2, nor 3 is the case, I urge you to not jump to conclusions. There's a human being on the other side of the story.

Re: A note from Keith

#10

Post by kogir » Fri, Jan 25, 2013, 10:00 PM UTC

kevingibbon wrote: post #4

kogir wrote: post #3

Proof of authenticity? Anyone could have registered that tumblr, and it has no other content. Please leave tabloid gossip to the tabloids until real information is available - and then leave it off HN.

Techcrunch has confirmed it. http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/25/rabois-left-square-over-sex...

Please forgive me if I don't count coverage by Techcrunch as verification. Did he tweet it? Link from FB? Send a signed email?

It could be legit, but the bar should be higher than this.