Re:Elon’s Out
by labrador on Saturday July 09, 2022 @06:19PM
(#32039817)
I believe he was sincere, but found out quickly that a lot of people had strong feelings about his plans for the platform. It's possible he was in danger of losing people he really needs for his other businesses. I don't blame him for bailing out on a lose/lose situation.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:Elon’s Out
by wolverine876 on Sunday July 10, 2022 @01:15AM
(#32042055)
Musk is arguably the biggest troll in the world. Musk was surprised and dissuaded by people's strong feelings? Strong feelings are what trolls seek.
Re:Elon’s Out
by KKdU9EXbBhmLznR on Saturday July 09, 2022 @07:54PM
(#32040482)
... how is that an excuse? He knew that full well before he ever started thinking about buying it, much less making public statements about it. (Just like he knew about the bots)
He is self-described as having autism to some degree, so reading the emotional landscape is probably not his strength.
Re:Elon’s Out
by encryptluks2 on Saturday July 09, 2022 @11:21PM
(#32041569)
Lol.. you should be his lawyer. Your honor, his affluezna made him do it. It isn't his fault.
Seems like people forget billionaires are human and "to err is human" somehow doesn't apply to them
Re:Elon’s Out
by ModernMech on Sunday July 10, 2022 @11:30AM
(#32045636)
Sure it applies, but that’s why binding contracts were invented. Otherwise it would be a free-for-all with everyone claiming “I’m only human!”
Re:Elon’s Out
by checkurprivlege on Saturday July 09, 2022 @06:45PM
(#32040040)
Correct
a tide of hatred turned against him
Musk correctly reacted by withdrawing and not wanting any of this
you can keep the social media and deal with your hatred yourselves or your therapist