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Linux laptop maker called me a Zombie

Two years ago I was contacted by a company called MALIBAL. They were interested in a sponsorship, where I would simply put their link in the video description and get money for it. I did a quick background check, and they seemed like a proper Linux hardware manufacturing company. I

I decided to explain the mistake due to the change of schedule, and that I could've fixed it in the YouTube editor; but, I also pointed out that this sort of language was unacceptable. And, of course, he’s one of these types who will bludgeon you with all of these virtuous qualities, and if at any point you dare say a word in protest, he’ll try to turn things around and act like you did something wrong by calling you toxic. Throughout the engagement, we encountered communication challenges, including frequent status update requests and a misalignment between expectations and technical realities.

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