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Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by next_xibalba »

elicash wrote: post #118
next_xibalba wrote: post #91

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> He filed forms that he was going to be a passive investor This was almost certainly done by a lawyer working on his behalf. This strikes me as a technicality of paperwork that is being seized upon by the media as a way to portray Musk in the worst possible light. > I wouldn't want somebody like him on my board In this hypothetical, what is your role (i.e. fellow shareholder, CEO, employee)? I ask because shareholde…

> This was almost certainly done by a lawyer working on his behalf. Are you arguing that when he signs his name and certifies that the (short) form is "true, complete and correct" that he is not responsible because the form was prepared by an attorney of his? > being seized upon by the media How did "the media" seize on this? When I last checked, there were zero articles. And even if they had, why wouldn't discussion…

> How did "the media" seize on this?

Let me ask you this: how is it that you are aware of the form and how Musk (or, more likely, a lawyer) filled it out?

It is being reported [1]. Every word in an article for a major news outlet is meaningful in some way. Journalists are not provided limitless word count, so decisions have to be made about what is and is not included.

Now, one could definitely argue that journalists merely reported on it as they were trying to divine Musk's intentions. But to then interpret this, as the GP has done, as a sign of Musk's dishonesty and lack of integrity is too great a leap (in my opinion).

[1] https://news.google.com/search?q=elon+musk+twitter+passive

Edit: Also, I love your handle. "Wildcat. Wiiiiiild cat."

Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

claaams wrote: post #125
justapassenger wrote: post #42

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Misleading investors is one of Elon’s main jobs. And he’ll continue doing so, as we doesn’t face any consequences for it (expect for becoming ultra rich).

This. He lies constantly about his products, intentions and behaviors and faces no repercussions. But stocks go brr so who cares

Other than lying about timelines (Which I'm not sure I'd really call lies, he just hasn't learned how to set realistic timing on goals), what has he lied about?

Like, I know he hasn't delivered on FSD (And I know he won't for a long time, which is why I didn't buy FSD when I bought my Model 3 in 2019), and the Cybertruck and Roadster have been very delayed, what has he lied about?

Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by babl-yc »

alimov wrote: post #375
babl-yc wrote: post #340

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If you think that Elon's pure objective is to get rich and live a lavish lifestyle, you haven't followed him very closely. My impression is that he uses his wealth mostly to invest in other ventures that he feels are important causes to him.

While I have a somewhat similar impression of his use of wealth I think it’s important to remember that his public persona is well crafted. Following him “very closely” to me just means that the one doing the following is drinking all of the kool-aid

If you're interested in spaceflight and electric vehicles, it's impossible not to follow what he's working on. Being served the kool-aid is not the same as drinking it. He's imperfect -- his companies can be brutal to work for and he too often takes credit for his team's work -- but I find the passion for the companies he's part of as genuine.

Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by peanuty1 »

andrew_ wrote: post #52
JamesAdir wrote: post #9

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Elon is his one of his new bosses, I would take anything the CEO says with a grain of salt.

I give his tenure as CEO 6 months at most before he's forced out by the board, or resigns for ideological differences. The changing wind that Elon is going to usher in is going to be fundamental and sweeping, and I wouldn't be surprised to see an exodus of employees follow.

Parag was extremely lucky to have been appointed CEO despite his lack of qualifications. He's only ever worked at Twitter and was appointed CTO before ever holding a management position. He's not going anywhere because he won't get as lucrative of a gig anywhere else.

Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by Flankk »

ashtonkem wrote: post #254
jfoster wrote: post #194

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Depends on the person, doesn't it? If I were at Twitter, I would be excited about this. I would be expecting the work to become more challenging, but also more important.

Praise for Elon tends to diminish the closer you get to him. He’s kind of notorious for being a bad boss; impulsive, poor temperament, and petty. Even if you like his achievements, chances are you would very much not enjoy having him as a boss.

I honestly could not care less. Steve Jobs was the same. I think you are criticizing the very things that made them great.

Re: Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors

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Post by nebula8804 »

ambrozk wrote: post #100
bmitc wrote: post #31

I am beyond tired of billionaires, who get to treat companies, public sentiment, and politics, and thus a fair portion of government and policy, as their personal sandbox. Greed and oligarchy are ruining America.

Who do you think owned the Twitter shares before Elon bought them? The dispossessed working classes?

They were and are still to an extent institutional investors no? Aren't those public funds?
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