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Perturabo -> Curious about one thing... (4/26/2012 8:30:17 PM)
Are the Chinese workers that print Matrix Games manuals treated according to the same standards as western employees of Matrix Games? Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards?

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/26/2012 8:49:55 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Are the Chinese workers that print Matrix Games manuals treated according to the same standards as western employees of Matrix Games? Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? I hope they are not paid any minimal wage, if they are then costs are to high and I would not be happy.

TonyE -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 4:24:50 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? It sounds like you think they should be. I might argue that western safety standards are absurdly high and should not be a limiting factor. Similarly imho a minimum wage, if any, must be correlated to the local circumstances, not to this undefined western minimal wage (minimum wage if I understand it varies tremendously in the western world). My stance is pretty extreme capitalistic but if I had to have some social assurances they'd go about like this... 1. The workers should not actively fear for their lives in the process of executing their jobs. This means I shouldn't have to put my head under the 20ton press to form the part but it doesn't mean that the press has to have four buttons to engage (one for each hand and one for each foot). This also means the employer creates an atmosphere where there a good chance I won't be murdered/tortured/raped/... 2. Minimum wage means the worker can provide for himself the basic necessities. I don't believe a 40 hour per week or less workweek is a human right but maybe I would agree to a maximum 70 hour per week average at a wage that provides the basic necessities. I don't think health care is a basic necessity nor retirement. Yep, I'm pretty cruel by most people's measure, don't elect me dictator of the world.

carnifex -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 4:46:55 PM)
[:D] That's pretty funny. What you think that Matrix has workers in China? If there is any kind of Chinese connection it probably goes like this: They call some guy, send over a pdf, then the Peoples Manual Factory #14 goes to work and Matrix gets a container of manuals a month later. Whoever prints those manuals is subject to Chinese laws and their pay and working condition conform to their practices. Of course they don't get paid the same as western workers - they live in a Communist country where the state covers a great many expenses - minimum wage here in the U.S. for example assumes that you are paying out of pocket for some health care costs which an ordinary Chinese worker would not have to pay. As for safety, that costs a lot of money and would add a lot of cost to products. Besides, each society determines the amount of acceptable risk in the workplace, so we really have no business telling them what to do unless things are extreme. That's why Americans prefer Chinese made goods over anything; because they are cheap and the quality is acceptable.

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 6:12:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: TonyE quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? It sounds like you think they should be. I might argue that western safety standards are absurdly high and should not be a limiting factor. Similarly imho a minimum wage, if any, must be correlated to the local circumstances, not to this undefined western minimal wage (minimum wage if I understand it varies tremendously in the western world). My stance is pretty extreme capitalistic but if I had to have some social assurances they'd go about like this... 1. The workers should not actively fear for their lives in the process of executing their jobs. This means I shouldn't have to put my head under the 20ton press to form the part but it doesn't mean that the press has to have four buttons to engage (one for each hand and one for each foot). This also means the employer creates an atmosphere where there a good chance I won't be murdered/tortured/raped/... 2. Minimum wage means the worker can provide for himself the basic necessities. I don't believe a 40 hour per week or less workweek is a human right but maybe I would agree to a maximum 70 hour per week average at a wage that provides the basic necessities. I don't think health care is a basic necessity nor retirement. Yep, I'm pretty cruel by most people's measure, don't elect me dictator of the world. Over the years I have hardened my heart toward the sappy liberalism that demands U.S. companies pay a "living" wage in second or third world countries. I do not recall which nation, but in the 90's, in South America, some American company was forced to close down a factory after being crucified in the media for paying workers .65 an hour. Of course after the factory closed...no more jobs at even .65 an hour.

Hertston -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 7:07:36 PM)
I love capitalists. They make us socialists look great without even having to get off our lazy butts and and actually do anything. [;)]

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 7:16:44 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Hertston I love capitalists. They make us socialists look great without even having to get off our lazy butts and and actually do anything. [;)] Those fat "lazy" butts![:D]

danlongman -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 7:32:36 PM)
What is your minimum wage/safety standard for yourself or your kids? And why should it be any different for others? I do not mean the exact U$ amount but equivalent buying power. Should people work more for less because of their government? Is that okay? Because they are after all just foreigners whose forebears weren't smart enough to move here sooner. What would have become of some of us if the Native Americans had tougher immigration laws? Doesn't apply to me because I am special.

warspite1 -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 7:47:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: parusski quote: ORIGINAL: Hertston I love capitalists. They make us socialists look great without even having to get off our lazy butts and and actually do anything. [;)] Those fat "lazy" butts![:D] Warspite1 What's the old saying? If you are a capitalist when you are young - you have no heart; if you are a socialist when you are old, you have no brain....

nate25 -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 8:56:29 PM)
LOL. I can't believe this got the responses it did. OP's obviously trying to bait someone into a "The Evil West" argument. Really? I mean, really? This is the same type of person who would be crying a river if he couldn't order the latest piece of electronic gear (probably made in China) off of his favorite website.

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 9:02:29 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: danlongman What is your minimum wage/safety standard for yourself or your kids? And why should it be any different for others? I do not mean the exact U$ amount but equivalent buying power. Should people work more for less because of their government? Is that okay? Because they are after all just foreigners whose forebears weren't smart enough to move here sooner. What would have become of some of us if the Native Americans had tougher immigration laws? Doesn't apply to me because I am special. Picture me slapping my forehead. Picture me banging my head against a brick wall(built at a cost of $34.44 an hour). I am injuring myself 'cause I know some folks would rather see people in other parts of the world NOT work, than benefit from any kind of work at low pay(even though the alternative is NO INCOME. Move along folks, this will devolve into a "capitalism is evil and socialism is GREAT argument". I am can't reason with...

nate25 -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 9:07:00 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: parusski quote: ORIGINAL: danlongman What is your minimum wage/safety standard for yourself or your kids? And why should it be any different for others? I do not mean the exact U$ amount but equivalent buying power. Should people work more for less because of their government? Is that okay? Because they are after all just foreigners whose forebears weren't smart enough to move here sooner. What would have become of some of us if the Native Americans had tougher immigration laws? Doesn't apply to me because I am special. Picture me slapping my forehead. Picture me banging my head against a brick wall(built at a cost of $34.44 an hour). I am injuring myself 'cause I know some folks would rather see people in other parts of the world NO work, than benefit from any kind of work at low pay(even though the alternative is NO INCOME. Move along folks, this will devolve into a "capitalism is evil and socialism is GREAT argument". I am can't reason with... +1

warspite1 -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 9:33:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: nate25 quote: ORIGINAL: parusski quote: ORIGINAL: danlongman What is your minimum wage/safety standard for yourself or your kids? And why should it be any different for others? I do not mean the exact U$ amount but equivalent buying power. Should people work more for less because of their government? Is that okay? Because they are after all just foreigners whose forebears weren't smart enough to move here sooner. What would have become of some of us if the Native Americans had tougher immigration laws? Doesn't apply to me because I am special. Picture me slapping my forehead. Picture me banging my head against a brick wall(built at a cost of $34.44 an hour). I am injuring myself 'cause I know some folks would rather see people in other parts of the world NO work, than benefit from any kind of work at low pay(even though the alternative is NO INCOME. Move along folks, this will devolve into a "capitalism is evil and socialism is GREAT argument". I am can't reason with... +1 Warspite1 Yes agreed - that's why I came up with the quote I did - it attacks both!! As for a flame war on capitalism vs socialism; well, to hell with that, I've got a beauty pageant to run [:)]

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 9:38:53 PM)
quote: Warspite1 Yes agreed - that's why I came up with the quote I did - it attacks both!! As for a flame war on capitalism vs socialism; well, to hell with that, I've got a beauty pageant to run AMEN!! But, one parting shot; If it was NOT for CAPITALISM, socialists and other nutters would not have the freedom, money and technology to attack capitalism!!![8D]

Gary Childress -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 10:06:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: parusski quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Are the Chinese workers that print Matrix Games manuals treated according to the same standards as western employees of Matrix Games? Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? I hope they are not paid any minimal wage, if they are then costs are to high and I would not be happy. Unfortunately the knife cuts a bit both ways. If a worker in China is being paid low wages to do something for an American company to keep costs down, it also means that there are American workers out there who aren't getting those jobs at a decent salary, which means that many fewer people who can afford to pay for computer games. More people with money over here would mean more computer games sold, lowering cost a bit as well, and your salary would probably go up because as a good worker in the work pool you would be worth more than you are now with so many people jobless. Shipping jobs to China lowers your salary too. Secondly, we are shipping a lot of skills over to China which means their people are going to become more technologically sophisticated than our people who are becoming more dependent on "customer service" jobs where all you learn is how to say "have a good day, come back again". EDIT: Sorry for indulging in this political debate. Couldn't resist I guess. Although it is a legitimate question for Perturabo to ask a company with whom he does business.

Terminus -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 10:09:21 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: nate25 LOL. I can't believe this got the responses it did. OP's obviously trying to bait someone into a "The Evil West" argument. Really? I mean, really? This is the same type of person who would be crying a river if he couldn't order the latest piece of electronic gear (probably made in China) off of his favorite website. Well, duh... Of course, "Perturabo" has also opined that libraries are organized theft, so...

parusski -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 10:12:44 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Terminus quote: ORIGINAL: nate25 LOL. I can't believe this got the responses it did. OP's obviously trying to bait someone into a "The Evil West" argument. Really? I mean, really? This is the same type of person who would be crying a river if he couldn't order the latest piece of electronic gear (probably made in China) off of his favorite website. Well, duh... Of course, "Perturabo" has also opined that libraries are organized theft, so... quote: Well, duh... Of course, "Perturabo" has also opined that libraries are organized theft, so... LOL, damn, I forgot about that. Theft indeed.

Gary Childress -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/27/2012 10:24:36 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: carnifex If there is any kind of Chinese connection it probably goes like this: They call some guy, send over a pdf, then the Peoples Manual Factory #14 goes to work and Matrix gets a container of manuals a month later. Whoever prints those manuals is subject to Chinese laws and their pay and working condition conform to their practices. This probably sums it up about right.

doomtrader -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/28/2012 8:39:44 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Are the Chinese workers that print Matrix Games manuals treated according to the same standards as western employees of Matrix Games? Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? Maybe lets take a look at our own yard first. Are all the workers in European Union treated the same? Is the same minimal wage in all EU countries?

Perturabo -> RE: Curious about one thing... (4/28/2012 6:40:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: doomtrader quote: ORIGINAL: Perturabo Are the Chinese workers that print Matrix Games manuals treated according to the same standards as western employees of Matrix Games? Specifically, are they paid at least a western minimal wage and work with western safety standards? Maybe lets take a look at our own yard first. Are all the workers in European Union treated the same? Is the same minimal wage in all EU countries? Well, that's what I'm thinking about almost all the time when wasting my precious time for 1,5 Euro a hour. It's quite a mental torture.

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