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Old 09-24-2024, 07:45 AM
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Tesla Tokens?

Anyone here buying in?
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Old 09-24-2024, 08:02 AM
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Had to look up what Tesla Tokens were. After I did....
Years ago I thought that when/if I got an electric car Tesla would be at the top of my list (assuming their build quality improved). Now, as long as Musk is an owner, they will be at the bottom of said list. I wonder how much of the staff would like him gone? Surely he is just bringing down the value at this point.

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Old 09-24-2024, 08:05 AM
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I consider Musk an unhinged lunatic; and reject anything that continues to line his pockets.
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Old 09-24-2024, 10:01 AM
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i consider musk an unhinged lunatic; and reject anything that continues to line his pockets.
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Old 09-24-2024, 10:16 AM
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I consider Musk an unhinged lunatic; and reject anything that continues to line his pockets.
Completely agree. I have used the term ‘unhinged’ with him a few times…
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Old 09-24-2024, 04:06 PM
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I consider Musk an unhinged lunatic; and reject anything that continues to line his pockets.
^^This! I have a 6yr old Tesla that has been, by far, the most reliable and enjoyable car I've ever owned. But it will be my last as long as Musk is involved.
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Old 09-25-2024, 08:52 AM
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I consider Musk an unhinged lunatic; and reject anything that continues to line his pockets.
Glad this was said again..I'd rather walk than put any $ into that guy's pocket.
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Old 09-24-2024, 08:06 AM
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Absolutely not. I bought into the EV world, not into a cult.
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Old 09-24-2024, 09:46 AM
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Its a digital coin that isnt directly tied to Tesla or Musk, but gives the owner a stake in Tesla's success?
...doesnt stock give an owner the same thing, and its directly tied to the company as it should be?


This sounds as dumb as the NBA NFT TopShot trend that was popular a few years ago where a person could buy a digital image and be the only one with that image...except for all others who could just get the same image from the internet.

Actually, this Tesla Token thing sounds dumber.
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Old 09-25-2024, 03:33 PM
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Had to look up what Tesla Tokens were. After I did....
Years ago I thought that when/if I got an electric car Tesla would be at the top of my list (assuming their build quality improved). Now, as long as Musk is an owner, they will be at the bottom of said list. I wonder how much of the staff would like him gone? Surely he is just bringing down the value at this point.

Tim
More like the staff has come and gone. He is not known for retaining talent - young starry eyed engineers go to work for him right out of school, accomplish an insane amount but get burnt out, and leave after a few years.

SpaceX does what it does because Gwynne Shotwell is know to manage him well, and shield the most important employees from encountering him.
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Old 09-24-2024, 11:50 AM
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Anyone here buying in?
Nahh, I want Kirk Koins.
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Old 09-24-2024, 11:54 AM
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Only if I can trade them for Schrute Bucks (or Stanley nickels)
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Old 09-24-2024, 04:38 PM
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Only if I can trade them for Schrute Bucks (or Stanley nickels)
10,000 tesla Tokenz = 1 shrute buck

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Old 09-25-2024, 06:34 AM
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Only if I can trade them for Schrute Bucks (or Stanley nickels)
Love it!
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Old 09-24-2024, 12:33 PM
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