Another reason not to buy a tesla!

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Tesla removes Disney+ after cursing out Disney CEO: why automakers removing carplay matters

... or GM for that matter!

I did not know tesla did not allow android auto or apple carplay, lol, and that you have to subscribe and pay for traffic services. But being at the mercy of an erratic and borderline insane CEO is a bit too much if you ask me.

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GKhan's picture

First, just some clarity on the facts:

- Android and apple carplay are not supported because Tesla has their own auto-tainment system but I think air play is supported or coming.
- For traffic services, it's because the car requires cellular service and Tesla is simply passing on the cost to the consumer.
- https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/support/connectivity

Now the meat:

What's interesting about Musk's decision to pull Disney+ is because he is opposing the social grievances angle, or more simply trying to silence people's voices through strong arm tactics. 

I think this discussion gets into being comfortable or standing up for what you believe in. Queue examples like the down with 99% crowd protesting while holding their Starbucks cup. I do feel the pendulum does need to swing back the other way on this topic and Musk is one of the only folks to do this as all other CEOs could be voted out by stockholders or their boards if they cause consumer to stop purchasing their product.

Is he really that erratic? Yes he can sound that way. But I wonder if it's because we are so conditioned to leaders pandering to our desires to not be uncomfortable. He is one of the only leaders not afraid to shake things.

I mean this presenter is literally saying I want it to be my choice whether I buy Starbucks before the protest in the morning. We're talking about Disney+ here not the gas and electricity to heat your home.

And just to be clear, I don't want to justify Musk's persona and all his behaviours.

 

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"...the car requires cellular service..." Another reason not to buy one!

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GKhan's picture

for live traffic

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In tesla's case, I believe the car is always online anyway. 
Also it I definitely prefer if I can decide whether or not I want to use "their" system for my maps or my phone, for which I pay a for cell service anyway. 

 

Tesla is also known to switch off fast charging functions if you don't get your car in their workshops repaired. 

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Pdub's picture

Gotta give props to Elon Musk for showing us that the whole clean energy vehicle thing is just another monetization scam...err.. business idea.

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