Foxconn employee commits suicide after losing 4th gen iphone prototype

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gorcorps

gorcorps

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10291701-37.html

Apple confirmed on Tuesday the death of a man who worked at an iPhone plant in China.

According to various Chinese media reports, the worker at Chinese manufacturer Foxconn committed suicide last week after a fourth-generation iPhone prototype for which he was responsible went missing.

"We are saddened by the tragic loss of this young employee, and we are awaiting results of the investigations into his death," Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet told CNET on Tuesday. "We require our suppliers to treat all workers with dignity and respect."

Apple did not comment on the details of the worker's death, allegations regarding Foxconn's questioning of the worker, or the status of the allegedly missing phone prototype.
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Original (translated) source: http://translate.google.com/tr...&tl=en&history_state0=

What a sad reason to kill yourself. I know the Chinese culture is different but I would think they'd still value life over dishonor. What a bummer :(

edit: also, let's try and NOT have another Apple debate here... this really has nothing to do with the company
 
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JS80

Lifer
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those silly chinamen. actually, surprising coming from china. If it were Japan, i wouldn't be shocked at all.
 
UNCjigga

UNCjigga

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I bet half of you believe Steve Jobs personally kicked this guy off the rooftop. Hmm, no wonder he's hardly seen around Cupertino these days...
 
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magomago

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I don't understand why some people have to take their life. I'd rather be a total outcast, be shunned socially, and live in a hut far far away than take my own life.

Of course, I need a functioning internet connection and ATOT...otherwise I'd probably take my life as well
 
gorcorps

gorcorps

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Originally posted by: magomago
I don't understand why some people have to take their life. I'd rather be a total outcast, be shunned socially, and live in a hut far far away than take my own life.

Of course, I need a functioning internet connection and ATOT...otherwise I'd probably take my life as well
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So your lifestyle wouldn't really change then? ;)
 
zerocool84

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Lifer
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Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: magomago
I don't understand why some people have to take their life. I'd rather be a total outcast, be shunned socially, and live in a hut far far away than take my own life.

Of course, I need a functioning internet connection and ATOT...otherwise I'd probably take my life as well
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So your lifestyle wouldn't really change then? ;)
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:laugh:
 
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dougp

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It was a Foxconn employee, not an Apple employee. I dislike Apple as much as anyone, but get your fucking facts right.
 
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magomago

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Originally posted by: zerocool84
Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: magomago
I don't understand why some people have to take their life. I'd rather be a total outcast, be shunned socially, and live in a hut far far away than take my own life.

Of course, I need a functioning internet connection and ATOT...otherwise I'd probably take my life as well
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So your lifestyle wouldn't really change then? ;)
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:laugh:
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ZING :x

I memory of the chinese dude who just died:

????pwned?
 
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IceBergSLiM

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According to all sources, the People's Republic of China is strong. The nation is united, the military unmatched, the economy vibrant, and the people ever joyful.

Similarly correct sources verified that China has always been triumphant.

In other news, the Chinese government is fair, all-knowing, and wise, propelled by the strength of two billion loyal hands, all pulling together as one under the Great Celestial Bureaucracy high above.

Experts all agreed that there can be no question of this claim, as this claim is the truth.

As of press time, the brute and inexpressive English language could not convey the full magnificence of China, nor its excellence in every arena, nor the protective warmth of the red sun that shines forever on its borders, nor the innumerable glories of its Great Leaders.

New reports also indicate that China will grow stronger yet.
 
hanoverphist

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i wonder how long it will take his coworkers to find the iphone behind a stack of stuff on his side table
 
SunnyD

SunnyD

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Originally posted by: UNCjigga
I bet half of you believe Steve Jobs personally kicked this guy off the rooftop. Hmm, no wonder he's hardly seen around Cupertino these days...
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Actually, I wouldn't put it past him.
 
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torpid

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You forgot the quotation marks. Foxconn employee "commits suicide" after losing 4th gen iPhone prototype. In other news, Microsoft is announcing that they will be selling a new type of smartphone when they open stores right next door to every Apple store.
 
Svnla

Svnla

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Humm....I am thinking about this situation.......


............somewhere..in a huge house nears a big lake in suburban area of Seattle, WA......"ring..ring..ring"........


"Yes?"


<whispering>..."hello, mr. goldenboy...the apple is in the bag".... /click/


<evil loud laughing>..HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

"I will put a new OS in that phone..windows 7.001lite...bring back Bob the helper..and say HELLO TO THE mphone....how do you like me now..Steve?"


/names and places were changed to protect the guilty..well..kinda/ :D
 
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