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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago (2 children)

H1-B visas were a great idea in theory, but Silicon Valley has turned them into indentured servitude contracts. The way they exploit those workers is morally reprehensible, and it drags down the value of skilled labor.

And I doubt they’re the only billionaire assholes doing it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Ideas are timeless. Practices, however...

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

it drags down the value of skilled labor.

That's the entire point.