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Seems weird to start as a non-private repo until there's some content. Also bit of an unusual name. Can't tell if this is internal trolling or the future

extheat 4y ago
They probably have their own internal Git hosting service. Pushing to the public Github repo could be done at a later point, but the Git repo hasn't actually been created yet here, just the project on Github.
pavon 4y ago
The Twitter board has unanimously approved Musk's purchase, pending approval by stockholders, and Musk has stated that once he owns the company they will open source the "algorithms" for transparency. So not a troll, but yes it is odd to put up an empty repo, and announce the repo before there is anything in it.
- madeofpalk 4y ago
  Seems like a perfect troll/joke, especially given everything.
  - oxplot 4y ago
    Trolling your new boss is a sure way to get your ass fired. EDIT: in case you're not aware, Musk has stated that one of the first things he'll be doing after taking Twitter private is to open source its algorithm.
    - madeofpalk 4y ago
      Firing someone for making an innocent joke doesn’t seem very “free speech absolutist”!
      - oxplot 4y ago
        Creating a repository on the official account of your employer is not an innocent joke. Media will pick up on it expecting content and when it doesn’t show up/gets removed, you’ll have a whole bunch of loser journalists writing news stories bashing Elon. In fact, any action that appears to have been made on behalf of a company is not and will never be considered an innocent joke. I’m sure you’ve heard everyone disclosing something they say or write is “their own opinion and not of their employer’s”. Now please show me that kind if disclosure for this repo and then maybe it can be considered a joke. If you think doing this kind if thing is OK regardless of context, then you’re in for a world of surprises when shit goes south for you.

extheat 4y ago

They probably have their own internal Git hosting service. Pushing to the public Github repo could be done at a later point, but the Git repo hasn't actually been created yet here, just the project on Github.

pavon 4y ago

The Twitter board has unanimously approved Musk's purchase, pending approval by stockholders, and Musk has stated that once he owns the company they will open source the "algorithms" for transparency. So not a troll, but yes it is odd to put up an empty repo, and announce the repo before there is anything in it.

madeofpalk 4y ago
Seems like a perfect troll/joke, especially given everything.
- oxplot 4y ago
  Trolling your new boss is a sure way to get your ass fired. EDIT: in case you're not aware, Musk has stated that one of the first things he'll be doing after taking Twitter private is to open source its algorithm.
  - madeofpalk 4y ago
    Firing someone for making an innocent joke doesn’t seem very “free speech absolutist”!
    - oxplot 4y ago
      Creating a repository on the official account of your employer is not an innocent joke. Media will pick up on it expecting content and when it doesn’t show up/gets removed, you’ll have a whole bunch of loser journalists writing news stories bashing Elon. In fact, any action that appears to have been made on behalf of a company is not and will never be considered an innocent joke. I’m sure you’ve heard everyone disclosing something they say or write is “their own opinion and not of their employer’s”. Now please show me that kind if disclosure for this repo and then maybe it can be considered a joke. If you think doing this kind if thing is OK regardless of context, then you’re in for a world of surprises when shit goes south for you.