Sorry, one more screencap because I think our perception of the JP crowd is skewed by outspoken NijiJP tribalists. On the other hand JP financebros are furious.
Another example:
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DeepL:
"I'm not lying when I say that the performance of the one person we fired this time was minor.
But it has led to a drop in sales for EN as a whole, so it's not minor at all.
It's a punishment for licking the talent and the customers."
If any JP speakers can clarify what "licking" actually means in this context, I'd appreciate it.