webfact Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Tesla investors demand apology from Elon Musk for baselessly calling Thailand rescue diver a 'pedo' SEAN MORRISON Photo montage: Elon Musk, Vernon Unsworth Tesla investors are demanding an apology from Elon Musk after he branded a British cave diver who rescued children from a cave in Thailand a “pedo”. The billionaire business magnate’s Twitter post sparked a huge backlash from shareholders in his firm, who later hit out further at Mr Musk in an open letter. Mr Musk baselessly called the diver Vernon Unsworth a “pedo” in the social media rant before doubling down on the insult and eventually deleting the posts. Full story: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/tesla-investors-demand-apology-from-elon-musk-for-baselessly-calling-thailand-rescue-diver-a-pedo-a3889826.html -- EVENING STANDARD 2018-2018-07-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darksidedog Posted July 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2018 Good. It seems he is not as bulletproof from investors as might like to have thought. He really only has one option now, which is to climb down from his high horse and apologise for what was a needless and nasty comment. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 This and his share price are two distinct issues not evenly closely related. Have a read of the article below that was written in March 2018; https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimcollins/2018/03/26/teslas-plummeting-share-price-shows-that-musk-is-running-out-of-time/#2d035023578a The share price has been taking a hit. Pedo comment shouldn't have been said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Chris Lawrence said: This and his share price are two distinct issues not evenly closely related. What will happen to the share price if all the investors pull out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJPom Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 This is becoming ridiculous, I’m not saying anymore, it’s too dangerous !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 hours ago, sanemax said: What will happen to the share price if all the investors pull out ? Sounds like u have been listening to chicken Little. Same could be said of any listed company. If it gets down to about .20 be careful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Obviously worked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathersicksendmoney Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The Diver is going to make a mint in court over slander charges. Musk could be short a few million but not that he would miss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted July 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2018 He is a caver not a diver. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathersicksendmoney Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: He is a caver not a diver. Elon Musk calls British diver in Thai cave rescue a 'pedo' in baseless attack Elon Musk apologises to British diver he called a 'pedo' https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/18/17/38/elon-musk-thai-cave-rescue-apologises-british-diver-pedo Edited July 18, 2018 by fathersicksendmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted July 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, fathersicksendmoney said: Elon Musk calls British diver in Thai cave rescue a 'pedo' in baseless attack Elon Musk apologises to British diver he called a 'pedo' https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/18/17/38/elon-musk-thai-cave-rescue-apologises-british-diver-pedo Unsworth said he brought his knowledge about the cave to the rescue mission but added that he "no idea" what the diving conditions were like because he is not a cave diver. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, fathersicksendmoney said: Elon Musk calls British diver in Thai cave rescue a 'pedo' in baseless attack Elon Musk apologises to British diver he called a 'pedo' https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/18/17/38/elon-musk-thai-cave-rescue-apologises-british-diver-pedo That is a media mistake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathersicksendmoney Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just now, sanemax said: That is a media mistake . Its just easier for the laymen to get it and millions now familiar with the term. "caver" not so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Follow the money. Money talks. Worried investors begin to duck for cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Even Reuters has been wrong calling him a caver, then diver, then caver. The quote above posted by holy cow cm is from a Reuters report last night. Quote Unsworth said he brought his knowledge about the cave to the rescue mission but added that he “no idea” what the diving conditions were like because he is not a cave diver. Whether or not Musk realizes how much damage such a "pedo" comment could cause, it was an incredibly cheap but seriously damaging shot. He should have immediately apologized well before Tesla investors got on his case. Edited July 18, 2018 by Kaoboi Bebobp Adding comment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 hours ago, fathersicksendmoney said: The Diver is going to make a mint in court over slander charges. Musk could be short a few million but not that he would miss it judging from your tv alias looks like you too could use some cash or sick buffalo in need of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 7 hours ago, sanemax said: 8 hours ago, Chris Lawrence said: This and his share price are two distinct issues not evenly closely related. What will happen to the share price if all the investors pull out ? if they pull out slowly and gently should not hurt that much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just now, atyclb said: if they pull out slowly and gently should not hurt that much If they all pull out suddenly and sharply, it could become painful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
africasiaeuro Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 This is BS at its best. If the so called investors are pedos themselves then this makes sense. Otherwise it's crap. Of course as we all know this is a sensitive question. But to link a stock with this crap defies all sanity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 5 hours ago, sanemax said: That is a media mistake . Diver and cave diver are very different. Same as car-licence driver vs HGV driver, maybe much more so! Vern never pretended to be a cave diver, but as a very experienced diver, and his knowledge of the cave, his opinion was more than welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Musk should be careful. He is getting the reputation as the Trump of the business world. Thin-skinned hot-tempered Twitter nut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 10 hours ago, webfact said: Tesla investors demand apology from Elon Musk Tesla investors are apparently demanding something else from Musk and that is his resignation from the Board of Tesla. A number of financial reviews about Tesla and many commentators are of the opinion that Musk is at his wit's end try to keep the lid on the company. One quote from Reuters. "....shareholders would be better served by having Musk focus on running the company, and allowing an independent director to run the board" Tesla has 10 billion US$ liabilities and 1 billion US$ cash assets and productivity is not going as planned. Tesla shares started dropping long before the cave episode. Musk seems to be in damage control mode on a number of fronts and that may explain his irrationality. He sounds like he would get on well with someone else we know. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-16/tesla-falls-as-musk-fails-to-rein-in-his-open-season-tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cadbury said: Tesla investors are apparently demanding something else from Musk and that is his resignation from the Board of Tesla. He really needs to go , he must have damaged the Tesla brand . Its just not acceptable for CEO's to be calling rescuers ,"pedos" on line, as well as all ex-pats in Thailand . How many people will not want to be associated with Musk/Tesla and decided not to purchase tesla car ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kratiam Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 2 hours ago, africasiaeuro said: This is BS at its best. If the so called investors are pedos themselves then this makes sense. Otherwise it's crap. Of course as we all know this is a sensitive question. But to link a stock with this crap defies all sanity. Google "Ratners Jewellers".... silly remark by the CEO at a dinner killed the company. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutman360 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sorry for being behind the story, but where are the headlines that said, "Brit diver insulted Elon Musk for his attempt to help save people's lives?" Just sayin' people. Are you all so controlled by media? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kohsamida Posted July 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) I always thought Elon Musk was a smart guy, a pioneer, someone to look up to for his achievements and for his insight. What was he thinking making such a baseless and mean-spirited remark like that, especially about someone who is widely regarded to be one of the real heros in the rescue? I'm sure his initial motive of offering to help with the rescue was largely a PR one. Well, I guess you could say that's sure blown up in his face now! HIs vicious remark was so incredibly negative where everything else related to the rescue efforts was so positive. What a sad thing! I've totally lost respect for him. Edited July 18, 2018 by Kohsamida 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Is he a pedo? I don't know and neither do the Posters here. Might be... Might not be. Edited July 18, 2018 by tryasimight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 10 hours ago, kratiam said: Google "Ratners Jewellers".... silly remark by the CEO at a dinner killed the company. The founder of Uber also messed up by expressing and supporting an unacceptable culture at his company, highlighted by these remarks https://www.bustle.com/articles/109720-8-travis-kalanick-quotes-that-the-uber-ceo-definitely-regrets. Must be something in the make up of these driven individuals that defies commonsense. Glad I'm not that focussed, but I'd like to be that rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 13 hours ago, sanemax said: He really needs to go , he must have damaged the Tesla brand . Its just not acceptable for CEO's to be calling rescuers ,"pedos" on line, as well as all ex-pats in Thailand . How many people will not want to be associated with Musk/Tesla and decided not to purchase tesla car ? due to this i will cancel my new car pickup at bangkok tesla this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 44 minutes ago, atyclb said: 14 hours ago, sanemax said: He really needs to go , he must have damaged the Tesla brand . Its just not acceptable for CEO's to be calling rescuers ,"pedos" on line, as well as all ex-pats in Thailand . even though i live in thailand i must accept the fact that there is a reputation/ infamy reality about thailand and its association with sexpats and sexual deviants (pedophiles) musk was just expounding on this, an already long established fact. i dont feel personally slighted or defamed in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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