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For anybody wondering “what is a Zed, and why would I need it":

Zed is a minimal code editor crafted for speed and collaboration with humans and AI.

A code editor built on an industry burning through venture capital? Great.

Arbitration. The updated Terms include a binding arbitration clause with a class action waiver. Arbitration provides a faster, lower-cost resolution process for disputes between individual users and Zed compared to traditional litigation. We recognize this is a meaningful legal trade-off, which is why we include a 30-day opt-out window after you accept the Terms. Section 15 has the full details, including how to opt out.

I like how they try to frame arbitration as efficient.

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Mondez@lemdro.id ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
They never state who it’s more efficient and cost effective for, so I’m sure it’s true… from a certain point of view.

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- GreenBeard@lemmy.ca ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  That’s the big secret. Efficient at what is never discussed. It’s very efficient [… at lowering legal costs, and avoiding consequences and accountability]. As long as no one says the quiet part out loud, everything is “fine” [… for them].
  
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  - pdxfed@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    Dictatorships can be very efficient, tons of time saved by no meetings, delays, stakeholders, rights, debate or considerations needed.
    
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obelisk_complex@piefed.ca ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I like the irony of that.

Our code is hallucinated but our legal team is very, very real

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AbidanYre@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I’ve never felt the need to sue a text editor. It’s concerning that they’re so worried about it.

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- MagicShel@lemmy.zip ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  VC Lawyers insist. Not worth it for the company to fight for something (not going to arbitration) that no one will notice or care about if it doesn’t change. Or maybe they didn’t care.
  
  I’m just saying capitalism ruins everything because investors only care about maximizing profit and minimizing risk, this forces bullshit like this onto everyone downstream. One solution is not to use the product. Better solution is to change the law to make mandatory arbitration illegal. Best solution is to throw billionaires into the ocean and stir the solution until the solid is fully dissolve.
  
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  - AbidanYre@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    I was with you right to until stirring the ocean. I feel like that’s going to cause a lot of problems. Middle of the ocean and leave them, or an active volcano.
    
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    FauxLiving@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    The earth has enough microplastics.
    
    I’ve heard that the best billionaires really love Greenland, just let them roam free in northern Greenland (wouldn’t want to annoy any actual Greenlanders). Don’t worry about them, these Masters of Industry will pull themselves up by their bootstraps and have a fire and shelter in no time.
    
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