Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, b_m_b_m_b_m said: I agree. I think it will be used to pump his other businesses since a solid 80%* of his wealth is from media hype *i made up this number Yup. I think whatever economic benefit he gets is not because Twitter as business generates anything for him, but even this move to purchase twitter is largely about him as a brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, sblfilms said: I actually don't think this is a good money maker. Twitter has the weakest position in the social media space based on monetization, and there doesn't seem to be a good path forward in that regard. I was listening to one of Musk's close friends talk about it and he felt pretty doubtful that this was economically driven for Musk, at least not in a direct sense. I agree. Looking at their most recent earnings report, and it's clear that Twitter doesn't even consistently make money. It's also not as if this is early Facebook or Amazon where they could be making more money if they just decide to. This is a social network that, despite its prominence in news media, I don't believe has ever really focused itself into what is it actually good at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 This sale would trigger capital gains taxes on all the shareholders right? That's a few billion dollars worth of taxes, in addition to whatever Musk has to pay (now or later) on the money he acquired for this sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 whelp do we make less than a week? edit: oh and it will be interesting to see which advertisers stick around once this becomes a full on hate platform (its basically there now anyway) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, mclumber1 said: This sale would trigger capital gains taxes on all the shareholders right? Depends on what the current holders paid. I'm sure many bought when the price was higher than $54. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Elon Musk will run for president one day. Unlike Trump, he has his own social media platform already to spread misinformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaku3 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: Elon Musk will run for president one day. Unlike Trump, he has his own social media platform already to spread misinformation. The Don is just gonna appoint him as his successor. (Probably not it's gonna be Ivanka) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Good for him. He had dreams and set goals and has accomplished both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: Elon Musk will run for president one day. Unlike Trump, he has his own social media platform already to spread misinformation. I think it’ll be a thing where some people try to change the law for him some day, but I don’t think they’ll adjust it because they aren’t going to want to open the doors for more immigrant presidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: Elon Musk will run for president one day. Weird play since he is not eligible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, sblfilms said: Weird play since he is not eligible do you think that will stop him in the age of nothing mattering anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, Firewithin said: do you think that will stop him in the age of nothing mattering anymore From running? No, there have been other naturalized people who have run presidential campaigns. But it would preclude him from being elected. Which is why it would be a strange play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Firewithin said: do you think that will stop him in the age of nothing mattering anymore Natural born citizen means not born via c-section. Checkmate libs 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Kal-El814 said: Bruh have you had this screenshot handy since 1993? It's from a wonderful twitter account called Genius Glitch. It's vague recontextualizations of screenshots from VHS transfers of Letterman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CitizenVectron Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 FX and The New York Times Announce Elon Musk Exposé Documentary (TV News Roundup) VARIETY.COM The New York Times will release a documentary film about Elon Musk and HBO's 'Irma Vep' has a release date for his summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: I agree. I think it will be used to pump his other businesses since a solid 80%* of his wealth is from media hype *i made up this number To wit: 🥶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Weird play since he is not eligible This aside, I do think he would win if he could run. But alas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Do you think Twitter will still allow porn now? Asking for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: FX and The New York Times Announce Elon Musk Exposé Documentary (TV News Roundup) VARIETY.COM The New York Times will release a documentary film about Elon Musk and HBO's 'Irma Vep' has a release date for his summer. ill wait for the twitter reviews first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 @Jason WRT new thread title -- didn't Musk call someone a Pedo Guy? Rather than Musk being the pedo guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, sblfilms said: Weird play since he is not eligible They’ll all get together to make him eligible if they control enough states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, AbsolutSurgen said: @Jason WRT new thread title -- didn't Musk call someone a Pedo Guy? Rather than Musk being the pedo guy? Look people are saying Musk is a pedo guy. And bald. I don't make the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Also where’s that meme some of you shared of the joke conversation about someone saying they were banned for conservative speech, and the other guy goes oh for saying you support tax cuts, and person a says something like “No… you know the kind of speech.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: They’ll all get together to make him eligible if they control enough states. What 38 states are going to ratify a constitutional amendment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, sblfilms said: What 38 states are going to ratify a constitutional amendment? The 38 they gerrymander. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I am now convinced that all Tesla owners are planning on boycotting Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: Also where’s that meme some of you shared of the joke conversation about someone saying they were banned for conservative speech, and the other guy goes oh for saying you support tax cuts, and person a says something like “No… you know the kind of speech.” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jason said: Very similar to what DeSantis did with Disney, and yet many people around here were cheering him on. Even if you agree with a certain outcome at the time you shouldn't cheer this shit on because it won't lead to more equitable outcomes overall....it will simpy lead to more pliable businesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, Chairslinger said: Very similar to what DeSantis did with Disney, and yet many people around here were cheering him on. Even if you agree with a certain outcome at the time you shouldn't cheer this shit on because it won't lead to more equitable outcomes overall....it will simpy lead to more pliable businesses. To the best of my knowledge, no one "cheered" that situation at all. It was couched in terms of correct outcome, absolutely incorrect context to get to that outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: The 38 they gerrymander. Let's be honest--the constitution will cease to matter as an obstacle to power within the next ten years. It might be Musk, or Trump, or someone else, but we're anywhere from one to three terms away from someone being President illegally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, CitizenVectron said: Let's be honest--the constitution will cease to matter as an obstacle to power within the next ten years. It might be Musk, or Trump, or someone else, but we're anywhere from one to three terms away from someone being President illegally. That's a pretty cynical take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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