Getting tired of Tesla and Elon hate

So recently, there were reports that the Universal Bank of Switzerland (UBS) had done a tear down analysis of the BYD Seal and compared it to the Tesla Model 3. Then I went to find the technical data and found <crickets>. No technical data but vague references to unknown UBS sources. No data is BS.

Then there were reports Elon Musk had turned off Starlink to abort a 'secret' Ukrainian attack on Russian ships. But digging into these reports, a 2022 date is cited and was it really "secret"?

The Anti Defamation League criticizes Twitter (aka., X) for anti-semitic posts by trash users and blames Elon Musk and Twitter. As is their right, they may have tried to organize a boycott and Elon calls them out for it.

I've wasted time hunting down the facts and data in these cases but I don't like reacting to repeated cries of "WOLF!" Like the boy who cried "WOLF," I'm becoming numb to these sources who are rapidly losing credibility with me.

Bob Wilson

 

Personally, I think Starlink has made GPS and other satellite navigation systems redundant. The constellation is resistant to pretty much any anti-satellite efforts and the low orbits minimize transmission delays. Sure there are Doppler effects but these can be easily handled.

What does Ukraine say, 3:07 AM EDT, Sun September 10, 2023:

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite systems are being used by Ukrainian forces on all front lines in the war with Russia, the country’s spy chief has said.

“They have proven themselves on the front lines. You can say what you want about whether [Starlink systems] are good or bad, but facts are facts. Absolutely all front lines are using them,” Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Ukrainian Intelligence Directorate, said Saturday, according to Interfax Ukraine.

Budanov was speaking at the annual Yalta European Strategy meeting organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

The spy chief also gave a positive account of the difference Starlink is making in the war.

“They have played and continue to play a significant role, because so many systems use the antennas, use the Starlink systems themselves, for communications, for drone transmissions, especially in terms of a remote command post and so on.”

Budanov also said Starlink coverage “did not work for some time” in Russian-occupied Crimea, without elaborating.

“I can absolutely confirm that Starlink systems did not work for a certain period of time near Crimea. We immediately realized that there was simply no coverage there. That’s probably all I can tell you,” Budanov said.​

Bob Wilson

 

Let's go down the list:

1. The threat of suing proceeded Alex Jones, Rudy Guliani, and Donald Trump being successfully sued for defamation. The "Anti-Defamation League" officers are facing a similar challenge or they could just apologize and stop calling Musk an anti-semite. They can still pursue their Twitter "X" boycott but accuse the posters!
2. Munro makes money from selling their reports and YouTubes with abridged summaries of what they did. UBS has yet to publish anything like Munro Associates. Even their press release lacks any form of 'engineering analysis.'
3. I just checked and the Seal is not in the EPA database. The Ioniq 6 is and I've already verified it should have similar performance to the previous Model 3. Furthermore, there is a newer Model 3 (3.5) but it is not in the EPA database. "Seal" reports are like TV advertisements and just as credible.
4. Starlink and Ukrainian 'report' is already being debunked with a 'clarification' by the author and Miusk pointing out no USA government official called him in the middle of the night demanding Starlink access in Crimea.

This is why I am getting TIRED of half truths, rumors, and factually wrong accusations against Elon Musk. Get some facts and data and leave personal angst at the door.

Bob Wilson

 

I did not get any value from pre-Musk Twitter but the price was right, nothing.

Post Musk, I tried the $8/mo. and found I was not getting any value from Twitter. Changing the name did not improve the content.

So I dropped it. I'm not boycotting but can't afford to pay for something with no value to me.

Bob Wilson

 

We can agree to disagree on many points. However, if the lawsuit occurs, there will be depositions and testimony under oath.

I am not a lawyer but suspect the critical evidence will be any previous Twitter/X customers who report the ADL told them Musk or Twitter/X is anti-semitic. But there is an out.

If ADL show the advertisers the "anti-semitic" posts on Twitter/X, that is not defamation. It may seem like a fine line but it has to do with whether the customers were persuaded just by ADL or did ADL enable them to see the facts and data. It would be OK for the ADL to say "because of these Twitter/X posts, we are boycotting advertisers on Twitter/X."

If the ADL stayed within the facts and data and did not claim Musk or Twitter/X is anti-semitic, GOOD. Sometimes a lawsuit is needed to separate the BS from the facts and data.

Bob Wilson

 

I was hoping to avoid this:

Arriving Monday
Track package


Elon Musk
Isaacson, Walter
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
$24.48
Condition: New​

It'll take a couple of days to digest and then 'we can chat.' Only I'll be able to cite chapter and verse.

Bob Wilson

 

Excellent interview of the author:

I've had the pleasure of working with very bright people who had a vision beyond the ordinary. Sad to say, I have seen their vision crushed by the mundane. So I once dreamed for working for Steve Jobs and certainly would work for Elon in a heartbeat. But I also realize some people can not stand someone like Elon.

I'm not interested in changing how others feel about Elon. But I have a hard time seeing lies and rumors of lies spread by those who should know better.

Elon is not perfect but he is pretty good for humanity ... even his critics.

Bob Wilson

 

A new seal:
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Sorry, I don't know how to 'house train' a seal. Worse, the salt water tank would add too much weight to my Model 3 and cause handling problems. Then there is the fish expense.

Bob Wilson

 

To do 'genius', you have to ignore common wisdom while pursuing your new understanding. Sad to say, many don't like to be ignored and take offense.

I'm no genius but remember when working on something new to never tell anyone about it until it was ready to share. So I often worked 48 hour weeks to explore obscure and interesting things. At the right time, I would surprise others with 'something I've been working on.'

GAWD, I hope I never crushed anyone's spirit of initiative like so many tried on me!

Bob Wilson