Elena Rossini 📍 FOSDEM @_elena@mastodon.social
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Once every blue moon I check my old Gmail account. My email provider is privacy-focused and based in Europe, but I am not deleting my old Google account in case of impersonation.

Anyhow, this morning I found in my inbox:
- a panicky sounding email from Discord that my account is slated for deletion (YAY)
- an email from Mailchimp saying they are closing down my inactive account (THANKS)
- a fake recruitment email from Meta - which genuinely made me laugh 😂

Viva FOSS

Screenshot of a fake recruitment email I got, which reads: "Dear Elena, We will get straight to the point. Your track record for navigating complex global narratives and driving enterprise value has been a focal point in our recent leadership discussions. Meta is at a defining juncture. We are not just evolving our platforms; we are fundamentally restructuring how the world connects through Generative AI and Spatial Computing. The mandate ahead is not merely about "marketing" in the traditional sense—it is about stewardship. We need a leader capable of translating profound technological shifts into a human-centric vision that builds trust, relevance, and market leadership. We are reaching out to discuss the role of Chief of Marketing—the architect of Meta’s global voice and the driver of our commercial momentum. This is a comprehensive leadership mandate: Global Brand Stewardship You will hold the pen on Meta’s relationship with the world. Beyond campaigns, you will define the narrative thread that connects our innovation pipeline—from Llama 3 to Quest—ensuring that our story resonates with consumers, policymakers, and partners alike in a privacy-first era..."
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