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[Not A Serious Person]

July 29, 2023
Elon Musk's Unmatched Power in the Stars
The tech billionaire has become the dominant power in satellite internet technology. The ways he is wielding that influence are raising global alarms.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/28/business/starlink.html

Mr. Musk, who leads SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter, has become the most dominant player in space as he has steadily amassed power over the strategically significant field of satellite internet. Yet faced with little regulation and oversight, his erratic and personality-driven style has increasingly worried militaries and political leaders around the world, with the tech billionaire sometimes wielding his authority in unpredictable ways.

Since 2019, Mr. Musk has sent SpaceX rockets into space nearly every week that deliver dozens of sofa-size satellites into orbit. The satellites communicate with terminals on Earth, so they can beam high-speed internet to nearly every corner of the planet. Today, more than 4,500 Starlink satellites are in the skies, accounting for more than 50 percent of all active satellites. They have already started changing the complexion of the night sky, even before accounting for Mr. Musk's plans to have as many as 42,000 satellites in orbit in the coming years.

[MU82]

Here's hoping he's not a super-villain.

[Not A Serious Person]

Here's hoping he's not a super-villain.

I thought that question was settled as yes many pages ago.

[MU82]

I thought that question was settled as yes many pages ago.

By you, perhaps. I certainly never said it.

The guy is a multibillionaire ultra-egotist with a short temper. He already has extraordinary power and access to science that is fantastic but could also be dangerous. And he has the ear of powerful leaders of numerous nations, some of whom might not have America's best interests in mind.

I don't think he's a super-villain but, again, here's hoping he isn't.

[Jockey]

By you, perhaps. I certainly never said it.

The guy is a multibillionaire ultra-egotist with a short temper. He already has extraordinary power and access to science that is fantastic but could also be dangerous. And he has the ear of powerful leaders of numerous nations, some of whom might not have America's best interests in mind.

I don't think he's a super-villain but, again, here's hoping he isn't.

But at least he grabs billions and billions of our tax dollars. Shouldn't the US government have a say in what he does with our money?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

If only running a social media platform was as easy as building a rocket.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Twitter app officially had the forced update. Personally heading to thread's permanently.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

And right on cue, Threads implemented a following tab today.

[MU82]

Musk is suing a nonprofit group that tracks hate speech online, accusing the Center for Countering Digital Hate of trying to silence freedom of expression at X.

The group's research found that the company had taken no action against many user accounts that were reported for hateful speech.

https://www.ft.com/content/96a06e9a-5fc8-4a28-ae10-5aed0138bfa2

[Dickthedribbler]

Musk is suing a nonprofit group that tracks hate speech online, accusing the Center for Countering Digital Hate of trying to silence freedom of expression at X.

The group's research found that the company had taken no action against many user accounts that were reported for hateful speech.

https://www.ft.com/content/96a06e9a-5fc8-4a28-ae10-5aed0138bfa2

I may or may not agree with you.

As soon as you can (A) clearly tell me what is "hateful speech" and (B) tell me who should decide what is " hateful speech".

[MU82]

I may or may not agree with you.

As soon as you can (A) clearly tell me what is "hateful speech" and (B) tell me who should decide what is " hateful speech".

It isn't me you'd be agreeing or disagreeing with. I just relayed the article for those who might be interested.

[Uncle Rico]

I may or may not agree with you.

As soon as you can (A) clearly tell me what is "hateful speech" and (B) tell me who should decide what is " hateful speech".

Go on Twitter.  The rise in anti-semitism has risen significantly since Elon took over.  He reinstated avowed white nationalists as well.  It isn't stunning at all it has increased.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Go on Twitter.  The rise in anti-semitism has risen significantly since Elon took over.  He reinstated avowed white nationalists as well.  It isn't stunning at all it has increased.

Just because you follow white supplements doesn't mean the rest of us do.

[Pakuni]

Just because you follow white supplements doesn't mean the rest of us do.

Ziggy only follows male performance enhancing supplements.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Ziggy only follows male performance enhancing supplements.

Your wife says that you should try some too, a'nal?

[Pakuni]

Your wife says that you should try some too, a'nal?

"Too."

[Skatastrophy]

"Too."

All the cool kids are doing it

[Pakuni]

All the cool kids are doing it

And also Ziggy.
Source: Ziggy.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

"Too."

Yes, I have a prescription to Cialas for when I need it.  The mental health and BP meds that I take can affect the big unit, so my doc prescribed them to me.

What is this, 2002, when ED jokes were funny? 

"Party of tolerance."  🙄

[tower912]

Can't tell if doing a bit or not.

Ah, well, when in doubt, pig emojis.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Can't tell if doing a bit or not.

Ah, well, when in doubt, pig emojis.

Not a bit.  Pakuni is being an ass (per usual) and I called him on it.

[Pakuni]

Not a bit.  Pakuni is being an ass (per usual) and I called him on it.

Ha.
99% of your Scoop game is personnel personal insults and clown/pig emjojis.
Put on your big boy pants and don't cry when you catch return fire.

[panda]

Ha.
99% of your Scoop game is personnel insults and clown/pig emjojis.
Put on your big boy pants and don't cry like a child when you catch return fire.

*Personal

[Pakuni]

*Personal

My bad.

[panda]

My bad.

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