Marlon Simons

@luminartech @Tesla I wonder when companies that operates Lidar equipped vehicles, will be held accountable for destroying cameras. Both personal devices as security cameras.

@Tesla Since you’re not allowed to name you’re service RoboTaxi or RoboCab in California, why not invent your own name, like RoboCabxi RoboCabby is already taken.

@Tesla Feature request Please bring all the invoices in the Tesla app in one place. There you can group them ‘Charging’, ‘Premium Connectivity’, ‘RoboTaxi’, ‘Accessories’ etc.

@CernBasher Probably because I’m naive, but I do support the no advertisement stance. Adjusting to the status quo doesn’t change it, it just cements it.

Why Tesla Should Advertise: It's Not About Selling Cars For over a decade, Tesla’s marketing strategy has been a masterclass in disruption. While legacy automakers poured billions into Super Bowl spots and glossy magazine spreads, Elon famously stated, "Tesla does not advertise. We put all the money into R&D and manufacturing & design to make the car so good it sells itself." It was a bold, arrogant, and - for a long time - undeniably effective strategy. It built a cult-like following and cemented Tesla's image as an authentic innovator and put them above the fray of traditional corporate messaging. But the situation has changed. Tesla is no longer a plucky startup fighting for survival; it is a global industrial giant and the undisputed leader in the electric vehicle space. And with that scale comes a new, more insidious challenge: a relentless and often unbalanced media narrative. This is why Tesla should start advertising, and not for the reason you think. The goal isn't to sell more cars - that would be a side benefit. The real, unspoken ROI of a multi-billion dollar ad budget would be to bring the media to its side. The modern media landscape, particularly in the digital age, is a complex ecosystem fueled by advertising revenue. Legacy automakers like Ford, General Motors, and the Volkswagen Group are among the largest advertisers in the world. They spend billions annually to ensure their messages are seen, but that spending buys more than just commercial slots and banner ads. It buys influence and positivity. It's just business. When a publication or a network relies on a company for a significant portion of its revenue, it creates a powerful, albeit often subconscious, incentive to maintain a positive relationship. An editor might think twice about running a speculative, negative story about a major advertiser. A borderline critical piece might be softened, balanced with a more prominent corporate response, or simply shelved in favor of less controversial content. This financial relationship acts as a buffer, a form of reputational insurance that Tesla, by its own principled stance, has completely opted out of. As a result, Tesla exists in a media vacuum, devoid of this financial leverage. Every production snag, every FSD incident - often framed without the crucial context of the millions of accidents caused by human drivers - and every Musk tweet is amplified in a media environment that has no financial reason to give Tesla the benefit of the doubt. Stories about "demand cliffs," "phantom braking," "battery fires," "brand damage," or "panel gaps" generate clicks and controversy, with no countervailing financial pressure to moderate the tone. Imagine a different reality. If Tesla were to commit to a substantial, sustained advertising budget across major news networks, publications, and digital platforms, the dynamic would fundamentally shift. Suddenly, Tesla would transform from a mere subject of coverage into a vital business partner. This is not about paying for puff pieces or demanding censorship. It's about leveling the playing field. The simple presence of Tesla's ad dollars in the ecosystem would encourage more nuanced, balanced, and context-rich reporting. The "left" love the positive environmental impact. The "right" love the American manufacturing story. Both "sides" and everyone in the middle love the safety statistics and lower costs. This isn't just about defending the brand; it's about protecting the entire EV movement. As the industry leader, Tesla absorbs the brunt of the skepticism and fear-mongering that hurts consumer adoption of all-electric vehicles. Negative narratives about Tesla's safety or reliability don't just impact Tesla's stock price; they make the average consumer more hesitant to switch to any EV, benefiting the incumbent gasoline-powered industry. In addition, some positive media coverage on the benefits of autonomous vehicles & Robotaxi could make a material difference in the general public's uptake of such a service. Elon’s original stance against advertising was rooted in a philosophy of product-first purity. It was the right strategy for a company building its initial reputation. But today, Tesla is in a different war. It’s no longer just a war of engineering and design, but a war of narratives and public perception. In this arena, the product doesn't always speak for itself - at least, not loud enough to overcome a media megaphone funded by its competitors. By refusing to advertise, Tesla is fighting for the future of transport with one hand tied behind its back. It's time to untie it. Starting an advertising campaign wouldn't be a sign of weakness or a betrayal of its core mission. It would be a shrewd, strategic move to secure that mission for the long term, ensuring that the story of the electric revolution is told fairly and accurately. It’s time for Tesla to stop just building the future and start paying to secure its narrative. My apologies for the AI generated images - AI image generators are still learning!

@LinkN01 Also for those who ‘bought’ FSD, when leasing their car. I asked Tesla Netherlands to transfer my FSD to my new car, as the functionality as promised was never fully delivered, though fully paid. Their response: NOPE.

Unpopular opinion in the US, but FSD Transfer for Europe 🇪🇺 should be standard until regulatory approval is in place. The most loyal customers are the ones who bought it. I understand it's a bit of a hassle for Tesla to do it, but it's meeting each other halfway.

@elonmusk @Tesla may I assume that AirPlay will come to Telsa’s when Unsupervised FSD is rolled out. I’m looking forward to use the display as my second MacBook screen while working on my commute.

@WR4NYGov Start renaming the BBB to the USBB. The US Bankruptcy Bill.

“Elon shouldn’t get involved in politics because it’s too hard He’s not good at things that are difficult”

@elonmusk Don’t forget that you should change the American culture first. The American culture is steeped in winning. How many sports are played in America where the game can end in a draw. When you add a third party, you break that dynamic of winning and losing.

Encouraging

@elonmusk If the BBB is troubling you because it might bankrupt the USA, why not start referring to it as the USBB, the US Bankruptcy Bill. It a catchy name the mainstream media will pickup and would less likely focus on your ‘feud’ with potus. It would focus more attention on the content.

@levelsio @AlternateJones Is this observation true for all of Europe?

The only thing young people in Southern Europe can do is drink and smoke because there's absolutely zero opportunities for them to do anything else They have little to no economic opportunities available, no jobs, no housing to rent or buy to move out of your parent's place and regulation makes it close to impossible to even run your own business The only thing you can do is hope you can leave and work abroad and then return at age 65 when you've made enough money and buy some farmland Their governments have failed their people for decades Tragic is what it is But yes it's a "vibe"

@battleangelviv I live in Amsterdam on one of the beautiful canals. Have to do this parallel parking often. No problem.

parking spots that would send americans into a coma:

Good to have them have useful and purposeful activities, and learning skills, applicable in society. But what if supply of criminals dries up. The incentive to keep this operation going would be to charge citizen for petty crimes, unless all revenues goes back to the community. This could be a great way to pay taxes.

The best prison system in the world. El mejor sistema penitenciario del mundo.

@ziyaziba @mjfree I wonder how all other stuff will be funded that are necessary for society but not commercially viable.

@mjfree how about we just don’t pay our taxes? I like this idea

@SpaceX How many hare were roasted?

Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on Landing Zone 1

@elonmusk This is what I expected a couple of years ago to happen when I saw for the first time Tesla's being driven on to a boat for export.

Unsupervised full self-driving begins

@SpaceX @Starlink Really doing good is much better than the perception of doing good.

In response to the LA fires, the @Starlink team has provided 1,350 free kits to fire departments and other disaster response organizations from Orange County to Malibu, in addition to applying free Starlink service for thousands of customers impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area

@Hakcyoncom How well does it clip toe nails?

@memewars @unusual_whales That the way I like it. 🤣

Walmart, $WMT, unveiled a rebranded logo, and updated their brand identity. Before: After:

@unusual_whales Much more noticeable. Great job.

What people tend to forget about taxes, is that it has become the piggy bank of their entire society. Every non-personal expense is paid out of it. Infrastructure, social security, defence, education to name a few. The more luxurious a society becomes, like Germany, the Netherlands (where I happily live and happily pay my taxes) the higher the taxes become. Those who want to preserve their wealth also tend to forget what created the circumstances for them to garner that wealth. Nowadays taxes in democracies are a social construct where the weak are protected by social security measures. If hard work would be the distinctive feature, many more people should be successful.

guys relax, lmao first of all: i dont know where I'll go some options : US/Portugal/Singapore/Spain btw i'm not saying that i love to pay taxes (for a broken system...) i'm saying that you shouldn't move anywhere just because of tax reasons that's it

7. living in a tax haven infects everything with a temporary mindset. i never bought my dream desk setup or invested in proper home furnishings. why? because when you choose a place purely for tax reasons, your subconscious knows it's not really home.