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Originally Posted by Twistys Tim
Wal-Mart have got very rich by purchasing the merchandise they sell from markets where there are very loose or non-existent labor laws. One of the bonuses for Wal-Mart was that they could employ children in these markets, and pay them a pittance. It is only when Wal-Mart get caught, and shamed, that they stop using child labor. If nobody cared about kids making stuff for Wal-Mart to sell, then Wal-Mart would have continued and expanded the use of child labor. They got caught, they said sorry, and promised to not get caught again. Many large companies use a model where the profits are measured against a possible average fine, and if they can break the law for 10-years and make off like bandits before getting caught and fined, then they will make off like bandits.
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Somewhat true. But you are bringing up a totally separate topic. Not to mention, the smaller stores Wal Mart "put out of business" were all selling the same products made in third world countries with loose labor laws. Wal Mart was just able to buy more of it at a lower cost.
But still, are you suggesting because Wal Mart at one time used child labor that tube sites should be able to steal content as a legitimate business model. I fail to see the connection.