The Dark Side of Tesla NO ONE is Talking About

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Video details: Tesla is rapidly growing both its customer base and fan base, however the growth seems to be coming with a dark side. Extreme fandom which seems to be going against everything Elon Musk and the Tesla team stand for. This video details the issues within the Tesla community and how it can be resolved.

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[rmft]

Great video and I understand why you made it. I became interested in electric cars because of the Mach E but purchased a Tesla based on my research. The car is great but not perfect ( and as a human beings none of us are perfect either). You mentioned “The Social Dilemma” a few times and my biggest take away from the documentary is the encouragement of the polarization as a way to increase profits. The same can be said for Tesla. Take everything you see, hear, and read about Tesla with a grain of salt (both good and bad). Thank you again for this very necessary discussion.

[imrodmartin]

so... I’m old. I actually bought the very first 128k Mac when it came out in 1984 (I was working for IBM at the time). The rise of Tesla and Elon Musk reminds me a lot of the early days of Apple and Steve Jobs. I see so many similarities for most of what you discuss. As you ask... Is it a bad thing? Nope... I think we need some hero’s these days.

[TravelbyNick.]

I’m new to EV and Tesla. Bought my MY about 3 weeks ago. I never bought it for the fan base, Elon, or really any other reason other than the design and environmental impact. I support all companies trying to make EVs and maybe help the earth out a little bit. I never had the need to felt like trashing another brand because it isn’t Tesla. That’s not progressive at all. It’s a step back and we should be leading by example.

[johnr]

I see more unjustified hate targeting Elon and Tesla than the other way around. I support the mission.

[Mkke]

Fanatics are a loud minority. Most of the followers seem to be quite reasonable

[jasons]

"The best marketing does not seem like marketing at all, it makes you feel like your a part of something " -Hobsin

[ChargingForward]

Tesla definitely has fanatic followers. With that said, it’s not much different than diehard Ford, Chevy, etc. owners.

[biesweekendrides]

Love the car, love the brand, but it comes down to having an open-mind and respect for other people's opinion and choices. Great video Kim!

[WHATSINSIDEFAMILY]

Good video. Love our Tesla’s but also make sure to share our real experiences good/bad

[eebach]

I’m a Tesla owner and Fanboy. I loved your video and the questions it’s raised. I’m sorry sorry to say I’ve seen many rude and smart Alec responses especially to new Tesla owners who are just trying to learn about their Tesla’s. I think everyone needs to be treated with respect.

[Jacobsonro]

Love that fact you brought this to the forefront. I have followed Tesla since inception, but also notice some toxicity in groups and have experienced some of it. Keep up the great work

[phyzygy]

Here we see a good example of “critical thinking.” No, critical in this sense does not mean being negative. It means not just taking the word of ‘authority” as truth but instead questioning that authority and seeking evidence in pursuit of truth and being willing to change one’s opinion when enough convincing evidence is presented. Kim & PJ keeping it real!

[kristinabraly]

I loved this video! Great insight, fair, balanced and I do think that Tesla fans can afford to be a little more open, inclusive, and nonjudgmental to critics and questioners. It’s definitely a character flaw that led me to leave a lot of Facebook groups.

[LeeWilsonJr]

Brands that create high quality products and/or have a brand mission that people relate to, create groups of people who are passionate about the brand.

[martinterra]

This sounded much like part #1 of a series of episodes. How about tackling customer service once and for all, undercover filming etc.? From booking to final result?

[mrpangy]

Rich Rebuilds should be herolded by Tesla... something like the quirky relative you put up with and somehow will always love.

[mikethelegendarygamer]

I still love Tesla to this day, But I understand why you had to make this video and do an overview of Tesla in your own perception.

[ekhaat]

I would call the Tesla community, or some of it, "cult-like". But you could do that with all bigger brands. Nothing wrong with that.

[runner]

I liked your perspective... all companies have room for improvement and Tesla is no different...

[AsafTzadok]

Elon is doing his best to satisfy Tesla’s customers and sacrifice his own personal life to advance Tesla. I will not apologise for attacking any stealing of intellectual property, whether it is Autopilot’s code by Xpeng’s poaching or business operations by Rivian’s poaching. Poaching in general is wrong, it is the ‘legal’ way to steal IP and should be illegal. If you have an open position and the employee approach you is another story.