Re:SpaceX Launch: Starlink 12 [video]
by asfasfasf12 on Thursday September 03, 2020 @02:22PM
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So if I fall your logic correctly then Boeing, which is part of ULA, is also in CCP's pockets. They produce planes there, a lot. Just one example.
This. Embracing level of argument. Lets ignore the fact also that the US had a 50+ year standing relationship with China and it encouraged its companies to work there, including China in the WTO and so on.
Re:SpaceX Launch: Starlink 12 [video]
by imglorp on Thursday September 03, 2020 @01:46PM
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If some separation between companies is lacking, perhaps that's a contributing factor to the successes of all of them. It's very hard to argue against success by using an ad-hominem.
Re:SpaceX Launch: Starlink 12 [video]
by X6S1x6Okd1st on Thursday September 03, 2020 @01:56PM
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Could you outline what you felt like was an ad-hominem?
Re:SpaceX Launch: Starlink 12 [video]
by imglorp on Thursday September 03, 2020 @02:21PM
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Yes, the topic of arms-length vs IP sharing in a global setting would be a fascinating
discussion we should have!
But after opining there should be separation, instead of arguing the merits of that plan, GP uses a personality characterization instead, leaving the comment lacking support.
Re:SpaceX Launch: Starlink 12 [video]
by X6S1x6Okd1st on Thursday September 03, 2020 @05:01PM
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IMO the level of seperation between Tesla and SpaceX is both material and heavily influenced by Elon Musk's decisions here. They aren't saying something like "Elon Musk is a narcissist so we should assume he'll give CCP access". That would be an ad-hominid.
That's quite the leap, although I can see your logic.
Ultimately Musk should have seen this coming because it's obvious. He's tied a huge amount of his net worth to the favour of the CCP and involved himself with a program of national importance to a country that is at odds with the CCP.
What's worst, Musk has zero respect for any sort of arms length separation between his companies, so it's almost guaranteed that the CCP has some level of access to SpaceX IP as they expand their grasp on Tesla through Shanghai.
This was all easily avoidable if Musk didn't insist on thinking that if he didn't personally come up with the idea, the idea must be idiotic.