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Musk is arguably the biggest troll in the world. Musk was surprised and dissuaded by people's strong feelings? Strong feelings are what trolls seek.

... how is that an excuse? He knew that full well before he ever started thinking about buying it, much less making public statements about it. (Just like he knew about the bots)

He is self-described as having autism to some degree, so reading the emotional landscape is probably not his strength.

Lol.. you should be his lawyer. Your honor, his affluezna made him do it. It isn't his fault.

Seems like people forget billionaires are human and "to err is human" somehow doesn't apply to them

Sure it applies, but that’s why binding contracts were invented. Otherwise it would be a free-for-all with everyone claiming “I’m only human!”

Correct

a tide of hatred turned against him

Musk correctly reacted by withdrawing and not wanting any of this

you can keep the social media and deal with your hatred yourselves or your therapist