alt Hacker News> I think people hate musk, if they do, for the things he does and has done.
No, they hate Musk for the things he says and has said (And things he allows other people to say on his platform).
Some people treat actions more seriously than words. Others choose to treat words more seriously than actions.
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bloopernova • 02/20/2025
Some people have read history, and know that words turn into actions over time. Especially those that feed (and feed on) fear and hatred.
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I can’t speak for others, but for me it’s all about his actions.
First it was destroying Twitter, which was something I rather enjoyed using.
Then, far worse, it was pouring vast resources into getting a terrible person elected.