I personally don't think journalists treat Tesla differently because it doesn't advertise. And I think that's an unfortunate reading of the situation.
That said, I do think many people tasked with covering Tesla are out of their depths. They don't have time to learn everything we've read and are more easily duped by "experts" in arenas they don't understand.
Well, I laid out my case here, so I won't spend time doing so again: Tesla Shorts Are Scared, Exposed, & Desperate — Memo To Media: Don't Be Duped | CleanTechnica
That piece has gotten some nice traction, largely via Google & Google News, so let's hope some of the people covering Tesla are more considerate and investigate more.
Hi Zach, Great piece, thanks for doing that! I was just wondering about the very last sentence of it.
I dont understand that last bit at all. I also think it is too bad to conclude such a great and objective piece with these last words, as that is what sticks after done reading it. Just my two cents.