1. On January 9, Elon Musk post on X that he would provide a “free” month of internet access to those impacted by the deadly wildfires, But missing from Musk's announcement was a costly detail: To claim the free month residents first would have to spend a minimum of $349 on a Starlink hardware kit - ThreadSky

juddlegum.bsky.social • 34 days ago

1. On January 9, Elon Musk post on X that he would provide a “free” month of internet access to those impacted by the deadly wildfires,

But missing from Musk's announcement was a costly detail: To claim the free month residents first would have to spend a minimum of $349 on a Starlink hardware kit

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titusoates6.bsky.social•34 days ago

What a guy.

junglebay.bsky.social•33 days ago

Elons ideas on helping humanity are
Selling you an EV
Sending someone to Mars
Forcing you to follow his beliefs

deeball77.bsky.social•34 days ago

Just look at the pictures, he looks manical and narcissistic!

deeball77.bsky.social•34 days ago

He is a scam/scumbag, I just dumped Twitter. He turned it into cesspool.

jegath.bsky.social•34 days ago

👎

lp7.bsky.social•34 days ago

📌

sophiafhc.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did this with North Carolina as well after Helene

faefromthefield.bsky.social•34 days ago

I wouldn’t allow that Russian spy product anywhere near my home

charlesminer.bsky.social•33 days ago

Yep. He did this to Asheville also.

maryh67.bsky.social•34 days ago

Oh God. This oligarch is the scroogiest in an emergency. He couldn't care less. As long as he can soak the taxpayer dollar with billion dollar contracts, he's happy to cause suffering to everyone else.

jackace138.bsky.social•33 days ago

This a-hole did the same thing with the hurricane victims

jimi.bsky.social•34 days ago

Did the same thing in Asheville area post Helene.

i-gvf.bsky.social•34 days ago

Maybe he can do another Starship fireworks thing over LA.

hoppgroundkid.bsky.social•34 days ago

They did the same thing here, in Western NC

cyndiver.bsky.social•34 days ago

Yep, he did the same thing in Asheville.

cyndiver.bsky.social•34 days ago

Plus, it takes up to 3 weeks for equipment to be delivered and you still need power.

lawanafl.bsky.social•34 days ago

Every time Musk donates starlink anything, I'm reminded of the ppl who clean out their closets and send old winter coats to Floridians after a hurricane. In August

strangeairships.bsky.social•34 days ago

This isn’t the first time he’s claimed to donate to something, then just not followed through.

portfoliocarmel.bsky.social•33 days ago

📌

solvseus.bsky.social•33 days ago

He did the same in NC

unseenrealms.bsky.social•34 days ago

Oh, a scam, what a surprise.

catweaver.bsky.social•34 days ago

🤮

webrant.bsky.social•34 days ago

After which, Musk charges you up to a thousand dollars a month for the Starlink service.

https://bsky.app/profile/juddlegum.bsky.social/post/3lg6q5t2aj226

sensiblegal.bsky.social•33 days ago

Don't forget to put that on Musk Watch. That should damage the Musk brand for sure. Providing free internet service in areas that did not have internet due to the fires.
Curse Elon Musk!

nenebal.bsky.social•34 days ago

He pulled a similar stunt after Helene in WNC

buffalostrong716.bsky.social•34 days ago

He's deplorable.

tfergsc.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did the exact same thing to us during Helene.

neilc-atl.bsky.social•34 days ago

Typical grifter.

docmartincohen.bsky.social•34 days ago

Not much of an offer anyway. When you look behind the bluster it's usually "business as usual" chez Musk.

angrygranny56.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did the same thing in NC and TN after the hurricane.

graysorgin.bsky.social•34 days ago

Oh, so it's a script! He did this same BS to Puerto Rico after Irma and María hit in 2017.

voteblue27.bsky.social•34 days ago

So he can spy on people?

dr-john-von-pi.bsky.social•33 days ago

As usual #Musk vastly over-promises and pathetically underdelivers…
On #Tesla models going in production, truly autonomous cars, ending #worldhunger, etc.

chanticleer-1.bsky.social•34 days ago

Odious if true

dansd11.bsky.social•34 days ago

hah, @newdin.com unroll

newdin.com•34 days ago

Thread unrolled >> 1. On January 9, Elon Musk post on X that he would provide a “free” month of internet access to those impacted by the deadly wildfires,

But...: https://read.newdin.com/?url=https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7prh6raya2ntwnpyzte5u5hc/post/3lg6q5t2aj226

trom771.bsky.social•34 days ago

He made the same BS announcement after the hurricane hit North Carolina, without mentioning that they still had to somehow get their hands on the equipment and that, without power, the equipment is worthless.

voteblue27.bsky.social•34 days ago

HE is using it to spy on people!

2bsquare.bsky.social•34 days ago

The billionaires never seem to be satisfied with the billions they already have.

adsavestheday.bsky.social•33 days ago

Oligarchs always looking to snag a quick blood buck off tragedy.

csmarie.bsky.social•34 days ago

He’s done this over and over again for every catastrophe. He also said that he would help the residence of North Carolina and Tennessee. But they don’t have $400 a month to spend on his dumbass service.

shizaru.bsky.social•34 days ago

International conflicts & tragedy too. It’s all a 🤑 pump to dump into his ill gotten coffers. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🆘 🌍

cdebbi.bsky.social•34 days ago

What a dumb shit. Musk Must be investigated.

lbeatie.bsky.social•34 days ago

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

bryvegbry.bsky.social•33 days ago

He wants to own the internet, NASA, your money, your government, your freedom. He is the most dangerous man on the planet.

treefrogjohn.bsky.social•34 days ago

Always with strings attached. How crass. Even for a pitiful excuse for a human being.

corruption47.bsky.social•34 days ago

A window into Musk's soul. You may be in danger and in need but I'm going to profit off it.

bob-nc.bsky.social•34 days ago

He does this every time. It's the same free month anyone gets by signing up for service.

ara-ereyday.bsky.social•34 days ago

doesnt he offer this same grift during every disaster

okay7.bsky.social•34 days ago

Billionaire failure of responsibility to others written all over it.

sfpups123.bsky.social•34 days ago

Fuck this guy! I'm sick of him!

stephielynn204.bsky.social•34 days ago

Absolute scumbag.

paulyd25.bsky.social•34 days ago

Starlink will be the beneficiary of Trump's withdrawal or reallocation of rural broadband funding passed as part of the Biden infrastructure bill. Bank on it.

jamesinhouston.bsky.social•34 days ago

Pay $349 for a free month of internet? That’s not free!!

jeffjj.bsky.social•33 days ago

"making money while you burn".....

ttice.bsky.social•34 days ago

endeavorja.bsky.social•33 days ago

So, free isn’t free 🫤

opusmarta.no•33 days ago

God, what an asshole

sottovocce.bsky.social•34 days ago

disgusting that the united states would allow starlink the ability to not only do this to individuals in need, but also to countries and militaries…including ours

poohbearnat.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did the same thing after that hurricane that decimated that town in the Appalachian mountains

chidi1.bsky.social•33 days ago

In true form! Rip off and lies.

ddmiller25.bsky.social•34 days ago

I hope he dies when he’s in one of his automated cars that crashes

bonnjny.bsky.social•34 days ago

He grifts like Trump.

riversoflight.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did the same during Helene.

islamoradalover.bsky.social•34 days ago

This is exactly what he did in North Carolina, too. It’s all a grift.

bigchange.bsky.social•34 days ago

The same thing was offered after Hurricane Helene devastating Western North Carolina, along with the same fine print. He has no conscience, it would seem.

used2balawyer.bsky.social•33 days ago

Sounds like the despicable COWARD.

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

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yossarianv5.bsky.social•34 days ago

Will i be able to find that on Substack, Judd? Also, thank you and your team for doing this incredible work.

splattermonkeys.bsky.social•34 days ago

Damn dude, when do you rest? I mean keep up the good work, but don't hurt yourself yeah?

notdontrmp.bsky.social•34 days ago

LOVE THIS, JUDD! Musk Watch is HERE, and not a moment too soon. One of the most powerful—and reckless—figures in the world NEEDS accountability. No more free passes, no more distractions. Sign up, stay informed, and let’s keep the space cadet in CHECK!

hmfic.bsky.social•34 days ago

Awesome. Great work.

anthonyzornig.bsky.social•34 days ago

Subbed.

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

3. The disconnect between Musk's public announcement and the reality of the residential internet offer is part of a pattern in Musk's response to the Los Angeles fires. While the initiatives helped some people, the impact is far more limited than Musk's posts — and the media coverage — suggest

fntagentp.bsky.social•34 days ago

This isn't unusual for him: during the Flint Water Crisis, he promised to install filters in _any_ home—which were already being widely distributed by other groups—and, instead, spent less than $1M to buy filtration systems and some Chromebooks for the schools instead. Same playbook.

leephillips.bsky.social•33 days ago

I'm raising funds to support this mission. Your donation helps us provide relief and hope to those in need. Thank you for supporting this important cause! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/bd5xy4vn

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

4. On January 12, Musk announced he would "position Cybertrucks with Starlinks and free WiFi in a grid pattern in the areas that most need it in the greater LA/Malibu area." The post immediately earned Tesla and its newest luxury vehicle a wave of press attention.

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

5. But the actual deployment of Cybertrucks for relief efforts appeared to be limited. According to a post by Tesla later on January 12, eight Cybertrucks with Starlink kits were deployed in the area, including three in the parking lot of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in Altadena.

klynnc.bsky.social•34 days ago

If they used real trucks they could actually deliver a much bigger quantity of supplies. What a joke.

lizsan.bsky.social•34 days ago

🔥 truck and satellite that he’ll charge you for? Just like NC
DEPORT musk, doesn’t he have children to neglect?

geoffcoll2.bsky.social•34 days ago

Haven't we had enough fire risks in the area.

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

6. It is possible that more Cybertrucks were deployed, but no further updates were provided by Tesla. There is no evidence that a "grid" of wifi access points benefiting a significant number of Angelenos ever materialized. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

juddlegum.bsky.social•34 days ago

7. While Musk's announcement generated headlines, other communications companies provided much more extensive assistance to the area with little notice. Spectrum, for example, provided free, no login-required internet at any of its 35,000 WiFi hotspots across the Los Angeles area.

citizen12345.bsky.social•34 days ago

These disasters are great for his business. Virtually Free advertising.

pershing48.bsky.social•34 days ago

A drinking pal of mine who works for a communications company did something like this on his own accord after Helene. Except it was regular trucks with Starlinks.

kurtschlatzer.com•34 days ago

Sending rolling incendiary devices to a fire scene makes perfect sense.

blueskybabs.bsky.social•33 days ago

Excellent idea to keep our eyes on Musk. ty

wa4lzc.bsky.social•34 days ago

Muskrat Grifting just like trump

rarebirdcreativ.bsky.social•34 days ago

He did the same in Western North Carolina

boonedocksbuilder.bsky.social•33 days ago

Never let a good opportunity to grift pass you by.

pattmlatimes.bsky.social•34 days ago

Musk should pay for the removal and safe disposal of every battery in every #Tesla burned in the fires.

littledabldoya.bsky.social•34 days ago

Fuck the morons

shizaru.bsky.social•34 days ago

Same exact B$ scam he pulled in 🇺🇦 & 🇹🇼 etc… 🤦🏻‍♀️. #deportfElon is a national and international security threat.

ashtoncp.bsky.social•34 days ago

Same thing here in the Carolinas after Helene. Free service for 30 days if you buy the hardware first and agree to be billed full price after those 30 days. I believe it required auto pay, but I'm not 100% on that.

maxwalter3.bsky.social•33 days ago

What a swell guy?

citizen12345.bsky.social•34 days ago

And the mini kit cost like $600. Great marketing opportunity for Musk.

pbwisco.smokefleet.net•34 days ago

It's always all about him.

lamaestraboricua.bsky.social•34 days ago

Ugh! Opportunists

2024nathann.bsky.social•34 days ago

he's a POS

appleatcha.bsky.social•34 days ago

Did the same with Helene victims

lizzlepants.bsky.social•34 days ago

Yikes

dodie2stand.bsky.social•34 days ago

F you mush 🤬

eve-foxhavengarden.bsky.social•34 days ago

He's just a lying salesman.

drf46.bsky.social•34 days ago

Apparently he did the same thing in the areas impacted by Helene.

I'm sure all of those rolling dumpster bins he "donated" have similar strings attached as well

tgmweb.bsky.social•34 days ago

Is this that bad? I’m no fan of Musk, but it seems obvious to me that you need a satellite terminal to access satellite Internet?

Or am I missing something here?

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