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Where does that "thin skinned toddler" thing come from? If the Washington Post article is any indication, Musk's likely motive isn't a personal offense. It's th

Where does that "thin skinned toddler" thing come from? If the Washington Post article is any indication, Musk's likely motive isn't a personal offense. It's that the New York Times published what he called apologia for genocide. Is he a thin skinned toddler for trying to reduce readership in a publication that puts people's lives at risk? And I don't assume everyone is on a side, but I'm going to assume you are. Why? Because the irrational partisans I've seen on the internet tend to impute the basest and most repugnant motives possible into the actions of those they hate I think we've all seen quite a lot of it, be it "They like firearms because they have small reproductive organs." or "They support immigration because they hate the local working class." All borne out from a childish desire to live in a world of shining heroes and cackling villains. Now, maybe your toddler comment is borne out of a careful analysis of Musk's psychological state, and if that's so you have my apologies.

eightysixfour 3y ago
> Where does that "thin skinned toddler" thing come from? Probably when he got so angry at a competitor for launching a rival app that he publicly challenged him to a fight, then backed out when the competitor agreed to do it, then said he was going to go over to his house and kick his ass when he got called out for backing out? Or maybe it was taking a play from the Trump playbook with the dumb nicknames for people. Or maybe it was the way he tried to treat Halli. Or maybe it was the jet tracker thing. Maybe it was pedo guy years ago. At the end of the day, I’m not sure which “Elon moment” put him in that category for me. As someone who would have previously considered themselves a fan I’m not mad, just disappointed. > And I don't assume everyone is on a side, but I'm going to assume you are. Why? My side is “Twitter is a private company and can do what they like and I can criticize them for their behavior and motives on any platform that will have me.”
- Clent 3y ago
  Pedo comment was the moment that sealed it for me. The projection involved in NPD...along with the wealth...casually tossing that accusation. It makes me sick. Note: I realize NPD is tossed about too frequently but anyone that has had the misfortune of ending up in a long term relationship with a narcassist can spot them.

eightysixfour 3y ago

> Where does that "thin skinned toddler" thing come from? Probably when he got so angry at a competitor for launching a rival app that he publicly challenged him to a fight, then backed out when the competitor agreed to do it, then said he was going to go over to his house and kick his ass when he got called out for backing out? Or maybe it was taking a play from the Trump playbook with the dumb nicknames for people. Or maybe it was the way he tried to treat Halli. Or maybe it was the jet tracker thing. Maybe it was pedo guy years ago. At the end of the day, I’m not sure which “Elon moment” put him in that category for me. As someone who would have previously considered themselves a fan I’m not mad, just disappointed. > And I don't assume everyone is on a side, but I'm going to assume you are. Why? My side is “Twitter is a private company and can do what they like and I can criticize them for their behavior and motives on any platform that will have me.”

Clent 3y ago
Pedo comment was the moment that sealed it for me. The projection involved in NPD...along with the wealth...casually tossing that accusation. It makes me sick. Note: I realize NPD is tossed about too frequently but anyone that has had the misfortune of ending up in a long term relationship with a narcassist can spot them.