I think it's uncharitable to call it purely an emotional reaction. While that is certainly a component, I think this is actually one of the best mission-oriente

I think it's uncharitable to call it purely an emotional reaction. While that is certainly a component, I think this is actually one of the best mission-oriented strategic decisions Elon has made in a while. The shorting and general negativity around the company are a morale drain on a scale that few companies have ever experienced before, let alone any companies that push their employees as hard as Tesla. I have friends who work very, VERY VERY hard at Tesla to help achieve their overall goal, and all of the hate really drags them down and makes them question why they work so hard, let alone the anxiety over the value of their shares. The cloud of negativity is a huge productivity sap and I suspect it is a contributor to the legendary rates of turnover at Tesla as well.