AnxietyRanger
Well-Known Member
Thank you, Ocelot.
In any case, I do understand and sympathize that the history of Tesla Motors - and that of Tesla Motors Club - is significantly intertwined with its investment history. And thus, with all the shenanigans that brings. In addition, as the Tesla story gained prominence, many a person in the troubled media may have seen them as a click-baiting meal ticket. Finally, I also understand and sympathize that a lot of very reasonable folks very reasonably take Tesla's eco/EV mission seriously and found it worth defending from such drama.
I am not disputing this history, nor am I disagreeing with it. I don't doubt that in the past some very shady motivations guided investors, analysts and media, when it comes to Tesla Motors and Tesla Motors Club. Some of these may remain today, but their relative numbers and effect are greatly dwindling as larger forces take over.
My point is: In 2015, I doubt most people on TMC even know what "short on Tesla" means. Tesla has, thankfully, evolved from that startup quagmire into a relatively mature company. Today an increasing number of people joining TMC are looking at the experience as car owners, buyers and enthusiasts, not investors and/or eco-mission stakeholders. They should be interpreted as such.
Interpreting and responding to those car owners, buyers and enthusiasts, and their motivations, as if they were clandestine investors and/or click-seeking media is IMO a grave mistake more often than cautious. This is good change people, I say we embrace it. Tesla is growing up and cementing its place in the world. We can afford to discuss them like we would discuss any mature company.
In any case, I do understand and sympathize that the history of Tesla Motors - and that of Tesla Motors Club - is significantly intertwined with its investment history. And thus, with all the shenanigans that brings. In addition, as the Tesla story gained prominence, many a person in the troubled media may have seen them as a click-baiting meal ticket. Finally, I also understand and sympathize that a lot of very reasonable folks very reasonably take Tesla's eco/EV mission seriously and found it worth defending from such drama.
I am not disputing this history, nor am I disagreeing with it. I don't doubt that in the past some very shady motivations guided investors, analysts and media, when it comes to Tesla Motors and Tesla Motors Club. Some of these may remain today, but their relative numbers and effect are greatly dwindling as larger forces take over.
My point is: In 2015, I doubt most people on TMC even know what "short on Tesla" means. Tesla has, thankfully, evolved from that startup quagmire into a relatively mature company. Today an increasing number of people joining TMC are looking at the experience as car owners, buyers and enthusiasts, not investors and/or eco-mission stakeholders. They should be interpreted as such.
Interpreting and responding to those car owners, buyers and enthusiasts, and their motivations, as if they were clandestine investors and/or click-seeking media is IMO a grave mistake more often than cautious. This is good change people, I say we embrace it. Tesla is growing up and cementing its place in the world. We can afford to discuss them like we would discuss any mature company.