In my experience (at a much smaller scale than these guys, of course) the legal papers power is more of a formality. It’s the soft power tied up in knowledge, relationships, trust and goodwill that really count.

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mpweiher 3 days ago | parent [-]

Right up until the point that the person with the legal power yanks the rug from under you.

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taneq 2 days ago | parent [-]

That’s when you find out if the soft power you’ve accrued is sufficient.

	▲	mpweiher 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Nope. That's when you find out that hard power beats soft power when the two come into conflict. Doesn't mean soft power isn't important, because most of the time there isn't such a hard conflict. Well, hopefully.