In every discussion about FSD and timelines now across any website or forum, the topic of being able to transfer a software license for FSD to future Teslas comes up as a sort of compensation for owners who have been waiting years for software that hasn't arrived yet. Nobody outside of those playing devils-advocate are opposed to this, and the general sentiment from FSD owners is at least some level of regret or disappointment. At the very least, the value for money of FSD as it is now, and the proposition of being required to buy it for future vehicle purchases, is very egregious.
There's often talk of the potential for class-action lawsuits for dissatisfaction with FSD, but this seems premature. This topic is strangely confined to online discussions only and has never - to my knowledge - been picked up by the media.
Action on the issue can't happen without awareness. Tesla experiences little external pressure to do much about this in the favour of owners. Questions to Elon and the team on the subject are swept aside too easily. A solid first step to having this long-running contention dealt with would be to start campaigning for this, with the goal of having the media pick up the story, and deal the majority of the heavy lifting for us (i.e pressure Tesla and create an incentive to offer this service).
This has to start somewhere. In the true spirit of discussion, I suggest we brainstorm how we could go about accomplishing this in the most succinct and effective manner. The loose consensus from the current discussion seems to be most owners would be content if their purchase of FSD could be transferred to their other and/or future vehicles (or perhaps it's not, and this is something to be discussed too). In no particular order, here are a number of points of consideration for discussion:
There's often talk of the potential for class-action lawsuits for dissatisfaction with FSD, but this seems premature. This topic is strangely confined to online discussions only and has never - to my knowledge - been picked up by the media.
Action on the issue can't happen without awareness. Tesla experiences little external pressure to do much about this in the favour of owners. Questions to Elon and the team on the subject are swept aside too easily. A solid first step to having this long-running contention dealt with would be to start campaigning for this, with the goal of having the media pick up the story, and deal the majority of the heavy lifting for us (i.e pressure Tesla and create an incentive to offer this service).
This has to start somewhere. In the true spirit of discussion, I suggest we brainstorm how we could go about accomplishing this in the most succinct and effective manner. The loose consensus from the current discussion seems to be most owners would be content if their purchase of FSD could be transferred to their other and/or future vehicles (or perhaps it's not, and this is something to be discussed too). In no particular order, here are a number of points of consideration for discussion:
- Format. To be easily shareable, this needs to be in a format that is easy to share and doesn't dilute the details. Images and videos seem to be the most consistent way to ensure the same information is shared. The production value of which matters too. I personally have motion graphics animation experience and would be able to assist with graphical / video production. Having the assistance of a few graphic designers in the community would go a long way.
- Content. How do we communicate the crux of the issue, and what we want to change? What we communicate needs to be easy to understand, easy to sympathize with, and outlines further sources entities, such as media outlets, can easily reference for further information.
- Persuasiveness. Like any good story written to inform and convince, ours would need to invoke emotion. We would never want to be deceptive or bend details, but outsiders looking in should be able to relate to the disappointment and frustration prevalent among FSD owners.
- Coordination. Where would a campaign like this be coordinated? Somewhere assets can be collaborated and shared easily would be necessary.
- Execution. Having the right message in the right format means nothing without being able to communicate and share them visibly. We would need traction in having people share this. Telsa owners with FSD are an obvious target as they understand the issue well and would likely be motivated to share.
- Representation. If an important milestone is gaining media attention we would likely need respectable people with some authority or to be points of contact. Officially endorsed tesla owner group leaders and teams would be a good go-to.
- Results. Ideally, this would take our complaints out from under Tesla's rug to an unavoidable issue that is causing them opportunity cost from potential future FSD customers reconsidering. Further, it might provoke those with the ability to escalate this legally being to take notice and start to investigate. In a nutshell - ultimately it has to be those inside Tesla feeling the heat to give customers what they want. I'm sure many here agree they'd feel more inclined to stay with Tesla if allowed to carry their FSD purchase forward. This should be a win-win for everyone involved.
