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Info and Hints from Elon Tweets

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by ramlax13, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. dndcruz

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    Guys don't divert from the topic :(
     
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    And now from last night, we have this, which I don't know what to make of. No referrals if you want anything in return? No referrals from YouTube? I don't get it. More than ever, we need referrals, with the FUS program; I, for one, don't have a 'friend' with a Tesla. Lol...

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  3. MorrisonHiker

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    Social media has helped Tesla immensely over the years. I watched @Bjorn for years and bought a Tesla thanks to his videos. If Tesla doesn't allow those using social media to spread the word about Tesla and benefit from their hard work and dedication, Tesla would be shooting themselves in the foot.
     
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  4. boaterva

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    Exactly. I was going to comment to Elon if I'd been on at the time that I've learned tons from Bjorn, Erik and David, Like Tesla, James Cooke, James and Kate, Now You Know, KMan, etc. I may not be getting one except for all that info and demos. And when the limit is five per, what is the problem?
     
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  5. Dynastar

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    I seriously doubt Tesla would stomp on their advocates in the social media world. Referrals are supposed to be about word of mouth, and those people are getting the word out. Abuse is when someone offers to compensate you for using their referral code (something I've seen here) or takes out ads to try and get their code used.
     
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  6. Red Sage

    Red Sage The Cybernetic Samurai

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    In the modern world, 'word of mouth' is spread via multiple technologies.

    Kman Auto and Bjørn Nyland are not people I have personally met, but I feel as if I know them, just the same. They have been good Friends to me over the past three years. I learned a lot from them.
     
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    #567 BluestarE3, May 24, 2017
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    I think a distinction should be drawn between those like Bjorn and Kman who provide information on and advocacy for Tesla vehicles who mention their codes vs. those who simply hawk their codes for personal gain.

    The former are very much like Tesla owners speaking directly to family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers about their cars (demonstrating features, explaining how EVs work, dispelling FUD and misconceptions, explaining the Tesla sales model, etc.). Whether in person or in a video, these people are ambassadors for Tesla and help generate new customers who may not otherwise be aware of Tesla or inclined to purchase one of their vehicles. These are the people for which the referral program is intended to reward.

    The latter are doing it solely for personal gain. They're not doing anything to help promote the Tesla brand or its vehicles. They are simply offering a discount (sometimes with added cash inducement) to people who are likely planning to buy a Tesla anyway, whether or not the referral incentive exists.

    So, if there is to be any kind of crackdown on referral code abuse, it should not be done across the board for a given medium without regard to this distinction.
     
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    Because today is the last day of Q2.....don't wanna drop any news until the business day has closed worldwide.
     
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  11. shrspeedblade

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    Quarter officially over and it goes viral for the Monday news cycle?
     
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  12. BluestarE3

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    Today's news is that there will be news on Sunday.
     
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  13. dsvick

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    Because it isn't Sunday.
     
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  14. Garlan Garner

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    Thanks for the lack of sarcasm. I appreciate it.
     
  15. HumanGenome

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    News on Sunday because all of the Tesla shorts will be caught with their pants down sipping on gin & tonics in the Sunday sun not knowing their imminent fate.
     
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    You asked a question that you full well know no one here could possibly know the answer to and you didn't expect sarcasm? :rolleyes:

    Let me be the first to welcome you to the internet .... yes, that was sarcasm .... again.
     
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  17. TEG

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    So many temping memes... Trying to resist...

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  18. Garlan Garner

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    Why are you always so divisive towards my posts? I haven't ever responded to your posts or had any type of dialogue with you.
     
  19. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

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    Everyone please relax...
    The forum expects everyone to be civil even if we disagree on things.
     
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    Was tempted to hit disagree in order to be ironic, though thought that might be interpreted as sarcastic... so adding love instead!

    ;)
     
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  21. Red Sage

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    Have to wait for 'End of Quarter', I presume. Shareholders and stuff. Yeah.

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