Stupid World

[TheDemonLord]

One man's view.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...k-at-elon-musk

Another Mans' view:

Beware Opinion pieces written in the Guardian

[onearmedbandit]

I've never seen their ads. Then again, internationally though, they are not the big players. A question, do you actually use Twitter?

Oh come on, stop shifting the goal posts lmao. First you said "companies I've never heard of" , then when I present you with a small list of only three recognisable companies out of many that still advertise on Twitter you change the standard to "they are not the big players". And what relevance does whether I use Twitter or not fit in? For the record, I stopped using it around 6yrs ago but rejoined in 2020. But yes other than that short exodus I have regularly viewed tweets although never tweeted myself.

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

One man's view.

https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...k-at-elon-musk

It's not your fault, your mind has been molded to believe in everything the media says.

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

I've never seen their ads. Then again, internationally though, they are not the big players. A question, do you actually use Twitter?

Starbucks, PlayStation, not big players on the international stage... really?

[onearmedbandit]

And your earlier post on the 'netflix style subscription' for all users is pure speculation still despite your attempt at passing it off as fact. The only people being asked to pay the $8 per month fee as at today is those that want the benefits offered by blue tick verification. Whether you think the blue tick verification is worth anything or not is purely your opinion, and therefore not relevant to the topic being discussed.

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

In a much quoted email to staff Musk said the company faced bankruptcy unless he could replace lost advertising revenue with subscriptions. The subsequently announced $8.00 blue tick subscription brings in a tiny amount. He needs more, much more.

There are advertisements on Twitter still, but they are for companies I've never heard of. He drove the big names away and so far they don't seem to be coming back.

Can we check back in 12/24 months to see how this post age's, Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?

I mean he just bought the business, if you want to knock the guy, how about waiting to see if the takeover fails, your getting your dopamine hit far too early, you might crash and burn if Musk pulls it off!

[husaberg]

And your earlier post on the 'netflix style subscription' for all users is pure speculation still despite your attempt at passing it off as fact. The only people being asked to pay the $8 per month fee as at today is those that want the benefits offered by blue tick verification. Whether you think the blue tick verification is worth anything or not is purely your opinion, and therefore not relevant to the topic being discussed.

https://fortune.com/2022/11/11/elon-...-dire-revenue/
https://www.androidpolice.com/twitter-blue-price-hike/

[onearmedbandit]

https://fortune.com/2022/11/11/elon-...-dire-revenue/
https://www.androidpolice.com/twitter-blue-price-hike/

Even one of your own links has the title "Twitter pulls a Netflix, cranking the prices on its optional monthly subscription", and it was published well before Elon took ownership. I'm not sure what you were trying to prove there? That the subscription service is optional, because that was the point I was making. If so, thanks for backing up what I said. Or are you trying to prove that before Elon took control they already had a subscription service that was optional, and they were puting the price up, once again before Elon took ownership?

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Notice how on public platforms like this, and other social media, Kiwis really love attacking successful or those that strive for success, like the old proverb goes of frogs trapped in a bucket, ones trying to escape but the rest are always dragging that frog back in.

Similar to how Musk is trying to escape Earth and build a civilization on Mars, half the world is wanting him to fail .

Although I am a swing voter, It seems to be coming from the left, When I was a Helen Clark and Obama supporter in a previous life ,I don't remember being so envious of the successful or those that strived towards success,

Fascinating how time's have changed!

[husaberg]

Even in your own link one of them has the title "Twitter pulls a Netflix, cranking the prices on its optional monthly subscription", and it was published well before Elon took ownership.

And the other ....its hardly conjecture now is it.

[onearmedbandit]

And the other ....its hardly conjecture now is it.

Behind a paywall so I can't see it...

But the point I made based on the second link still stands doesn't it.

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Interesting perspective..

If you managed to make it through to 22:47 ...its hilarious!

[husaberg]

Behind a paywall so I can't see it...

But the point I made based on the second link still stands doesn't it.

Elon Musk says Twitter needs subscribers to survive. Here’s why he needs a better lifeline
BYJACOB CARPENTER
November 12, 2022 at 6:29 AM GMT+13

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/10/read...employees.html

He also warned employees that the company might not survive the economic downturn without significant subscription revenue. Musk wants to shift the company’s business so that it generates at least half of its revenue from subscriptions, and can become less reliant on advertising.

From: Elon Musk [email removed]

Date: Nov 9, 2022 [time stamp removed]

To: Team

Sorry that this is my first email to the whole company but there is no way to sugarcoat the message.

Frankly, the economic picture ahead is dire especially for a company like ours that is so dependent on advertising in a challenging economic climate. Moreover, 70% of our advertising is brand, rather than specific performance, which makes us doubly vulnerable!

That is why the priority over the past ten days has been to develop and launch Twitter Blue Verified subscriptions (huge props to the team!).

Without significant subscription revenue, there is a good chance Twitter will not survive the upcoming economic downturn. We need roughly half of our revenue to be subscription.

Of course, we will still then be significantly reliant on advertising, so I am spending time with our sales & partnerships teams to ensure that Twitter continues to be appealing to advertisers.

This is the Spaces discussion that Robin, Yoel and I hosted today: [Link to Elon Q&A: Advertising & the Future removed]

The road ahead is arduous and will require intense work to succeed. We are also changing Twitter policy such that remote work is no longer allowed unless you have a specific exception. Managers will send the exception lists to me for review and approval.

Starting tomorrow (Thursday), everyone is required to be in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Obviously, if you are physically unable to travel to an office or have a critical personal obligation, then your absence is understandable.

I look forward to working with you to take Twitter to a whole new level. The potential is truly incredible!

Thanks,

Elon

[Al Bundy 4eva!]

Elon Musk says Twitter needs subscribers to survive. Here’s why he needs a better lifeline
BYJACOB CARPENTER
November 12, 2022 at 6:29 AM GMT+13

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husaberg

That article is a week old,

Perhaps you should subscribe to Twitter to get instant real time updates on how well (or not) Elon Musk is doing with the Twitter acquisition.

[onearmedbandit]

Elon Musk says Twitter needs subscribers to survive. Here’s why he needs a better lifeline
BYJACOB CARPENTER
November 12, 2022 at 6:29 AM GMT+13



He also warned employees that the company might not survive the economic downturn without significant subscription revenue. Musk wants to shift the company’s business so that it generates at least half of its revenue from subscriptions, and can become less reliant on advertising.

That email is old news, so nothing new there, and nothing specifically outlining a plan to charge all users $8 a month to access the platform. Now I'm not saying it will or it won't happen, none of us have a crystal ball, but I am saying that stating it is going to happen is at the moment pure speculation.