10 step guide to being shady AF

Originally published here.

It’s easy!

  1. Hide facts. Why do you even need it?
  2. Release partial information.
  3. Do not respond to questions.
  4. Do not share actual data points even when it is in public interest.
  5. Question the motive of those asking questions.
  6. Play the nationalism card.
  7. Use some form of ‘respect the elders’ which also translates to ‘respect the leader’.
  8. Drown out the criticism with big fat star-studded ad campaign.
  9. Slow down critics in legal quagmire.
  10. When all fails revert to good ol’ threats and violence.
  11. Starting a shell company is no longer okay, it’s better to just start a political party.

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NT Balanarayan

Salesforce consultant @saasfocus, ex-journalist and a casual gamer. Opinions are mine and don't reflect those of my employer.