The Elon Musk Thread

[Mr. Tea]

Weird how I've never noticed that the URL for the Forbes website is actually Aliens Rise dot com.

 

[IdleRich]

Yeah but you can tell by the interview and the article itself that it's definitely the real deal so I wouldn't worry about that.

 

[IdleRich]

What do we reckon about Musk buying twitter? Will it happen? Cos of that article @Leo posted about how it might not happen, I allowed myself to be talked into a bet with my friend on the outcome. Normally I only bet with him on factual questions when I know I'm right (eg he thought Horse With No Name was by Neil Young - kerching) but while it's been a nice earner, I guess he had a point when he said it was unsporting. So, although I have no real opinion on whether or not Musk will get it, I now have something riding on it.

 

[Leo]

You should never bet based on anything I tell you, @IdleRich.

 

[Leo]

BTW, now he's saying he'll let Trump back on if the deal goes through. Maybe he's trying self sabotage on the deal.

 

[IdleRich]

Don't worry, if I lose I won't hold you responsible. And I do own two flats so it wouldn't really be the end of the world.

 

[william_kent]

meanwhile, current CEO has fired two top executives and put a freeze on hiring..

 

[Leo]

Funny to think in pre-Twitter/social media days, corporations would have teams of communications experts who'd hold multiple meetings to strategize and craft their messages, and then schedule press conferences to brief the media. Today, one guy speak directly to the world via his phone, any time he wants.

 

[suspended]

Funny to think in pre-Twitter/social media days, corporations would have teams of communications experts who'd hold multiple meetings to strategize and craft their messages, and then schedule press conferences to brief the media. Today, one guy speak directly to the world via his phone, any time he wants.

I think it's amazing, TBH

 

[Leo]

It is amazing.

Amazing isn't inherently good, though.