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submitted 2 years ago by gedaliyah@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Musk’s repeated outbursts against advertisers have dried up the main source of revenue for the loss-making company formerly known as Twitter. A recent decision to sue them for heeding his own advice to not buy ads on the platform hasn’t helped. At some point, he will have to provide a fresh infusion of cash to salvage his $44 billion takeover.

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[-] auzy@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago

The problem with Tesla really is Elon.

If he sells his majority stake, I suspect it would be a lot better.

The biggest reason against buying them is him. They also make more than cars (their powerwalls seem alright).

If X fails though, I suspect all those bigots will flood over to here (Facebook and X seem to be distracting them for now).

Let them have their nazi prison. Just make it not profitable

[-] A7thStone@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Personally I'd be wary of putting a giant brick of lithium in my house, especially from a company with the questionable quality control of Tesla.

[-] auzy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I agree partially, but in practice, the LFP batteries should be fine (I would never trust the PowerWall 2).

Unfortunately, been looking at other alternatives, and there don't seem to be many seamless home batteries that cut in instantly in the event of a power outage (like an online UPS) either.

The reality is though, I expect Tesla to lose this market anyway (they only just introduced the PowerWall 3 in AU.. Even cheap chinese manufacturers have been using LFP for a while)

[-] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

The people who aren't buying Teslas because they hate Musk aren't gonna change their mind because he sold some stock. The company is tainted forever.

[-] auzy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

They won't a tiny amount.. But controlling share they might.

I can't afford a Tesla. However, my biggest concern is that musk will half arse firmware or sabotage the company somehow.

If he doesn't have controlling share, that's a win and I suspect quality control will likely improve too

[-] LowleeKun@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago

I mean i am too poor and don't need a car but i could see myself buying a tesla once elon really is gone and the other two factors change for me.

[-] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 2 points 2 years ago

Not forever. Just as long as he has a share of it.

[-] tacosplease@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Having worked with Tesla I can tell you not all their problems would leave with Elon, but it would certainly be a great start.

[-] auzy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

From my understanding he overworks people. Is that correct?

[-] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 1 points 2 years ago

If he sells it all, I'll buy a Tesla the next day. Until then, dinosaur bones for me. Unless an economical and very powerful aftermarket swap parts become readily available.

[-] Ragnarok314159@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

I wouldn’t. The board is filled with Elon sycophants. Tesla manufacturing remains subpar.

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