Re:Tesla recalling 90,000 Model S sedans to check seat belts
by everly on Friday November 20, 2015 @02:05PM
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I guess I don't hold a super negative connotation of the word ploy. I didn't intend to condemn their actions as unsavory. But if ploy is defined as "a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage", then I think it's a fair word to use. It's just "reacting well and putting a positive spin on something" worded differently.
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Re:Tesla recalling 90,000 Model S sedans to check seat belts
by schiffern on Friday November 20, 2015 @02:27PM
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>"a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage"
Sounds like the plan is to everyone's advantage?
* Owners get a prompt fix for a newly discovered safety issue (2 weeks ago), and clear reproduction steps.
* Tesla looks proactive, obviously.
* They're not taking the drastic (but expensive) option of replacing all seat belts, which makes investors happier.
* I think they're asking nearby owners to drive in, to prevent jamming their shipping infrastructure.