When I was a teenager I played World of Warcraft for 5 years. During that time we did "raids" where 40 people have to pay attention and communicate, sometimes for longer than 8 hours, with people from around the globe.

If teenagers can do it, adults can do it. Period. And if they can't, skill issue I guess.

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mikewarot 5 days ago | parent | next [-]

This assumes productive work in a highly collaborative environment. Meetings aren't usually any of those things. The rest can be done remotely.

	▲	llbbdd 5 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		The idea that meetings of all things are the part we need to be physically present for is hilarious
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JambalayaJimbo 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I’m absolutely shocked that people think this example is a good comparison here. If only our jobs were exactly as stimulating as a video game, and the outcomes didn’t matter at all - then maybe we could use WOW raids as evidence.

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hervature 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Why does Liquid do the RWF in person then?

	▲	plorkyeran 5 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Mostly because it’s a lot of fun to get in one room and play together. They’ve pretty consistently said that they’re not even sure that it’s a net benefit for winning.
	▲	skaksjshbz 5 days ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		Because they all equally share in the struggle and accomplishment. It’s an actual team not an adult daycare like most jobs.
	▲	cwbriscoe 5 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Every recent RWF, including the one a couple of weeks ago, they have at least a few people who are still remote.

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willio58 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Love this example. So damn true

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wordofx 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

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yahoozoo 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Based example