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Chinese authorities have called for gig workers to be treated with kindness after videos of a delivery rider kneeling before a security guard led to protests by dozens of riders.

Guards stopped the rider from leaving a building in Hangzhou on Monday - saying he damaged railings while scaling them during a rushed delivery.

Worried that his subsequent deliveries would be delayed, the rider got on his knees and pleaded to be let go, the city's police said in a statement.

The incident sparked outrage online, with many urging better protections for workers in the industry.

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[–] hark@lemmy.world -3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So if someone gets pulled over for speeding in China then that's instant Tienanmen Square in 1989?

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

You're trying really hard to argue here...

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Sounds like another Tienanmen square

[–] hark@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The only thing I'm trying is to understand why you immediately think of Tienanmen Square in 1989 when seeing this story. Other than it taking place in China, I really don't see a link. There's no need to get defensive about it, just be honest.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world -2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You’re being defensive. You took some rando’s comments personally and sought to correct their thought crime.

[–] hark@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"Thought crime"? A little dramatic, don't you think?

[–] stoly@lemmy.world -3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A glance at this thread shows that you’re the dramatic one. Get a grip and stop whining.

[–] hark@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You're welcome to your delusional interpretation.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world -2 points 3 weeks ago

LOL and there you go with that extreme way of thinking again.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world -1 points 3 weeks ago

Not just that person. A whole lot of people, perhaps astroturfers, unhappy right now.