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I wonder if this is a bug not a feature. Since, ya know, 90%(?) of the workforce was essentially forced out
The bug is the feature. Firing 90% of the company doesn't just save you a ton of money, and doesn't just trim the fat or rot of a company. It removes any dissidents and skeptics who don't have total, unwavering, boot-licking loyalty. Even Musk fanboys were likely forced out just for questioning whether it was a good idea to fire 90% of them. The slightest hint of independent critical thinking is snuffed out by force, or leaves the company voluntarily when they see the writing on the wall, or they are merely unable to leave.
What else could that maneuver possibly produce except a small army of sycophants?
And then once you have those sycophants, it doesn't matter whether you make good or bad decisions, you will never ever be challenged on them. You don't have to worry about how your orders become reality or if you break any laws along the way, your gang ~~of losers~~ will make it happen and won't ask for a penny of overtime pay.
Hanlon's Razor is dead, at least as applied to Musk, because the malice and stupidity are one and the same.
EDIT: Consideration for H1B
Hanlon's razor thin line
Hanlon's Margin of Error
Hanlon's razor always sucked was always a literal joke. But I'm glad to see someone else realize it shouldn't be taken seriously.
You do realize that a lot of employeess that stayed at Twitter after Musk's take over did so because their work visas were tied to the occupation and otherwise they would have had to leave the country on short notice?
You're right, I didn't think of that, but that's another great example of how much contempt Musk has for his employees, and how he can ensure their loyalty: "do what I say, or I will have you deported."
Shareholders have the last say.
Can you elaborate on that?
Musk bought it, there are no more shareholders because now he owns it completely.
It takes work to make it go away.