Elon Musk saves $44bn

Originally Posted by armchair

Obviously, I agree with that decision but it's bizarre it was a poll.

Not sure if Trump is contractually tied into only posting on his pretend twitter though.

Pretty close vote in the end - 52:48.

Should probably have set a 60% threshold to change his status.

Musk said it was heavily botted. I think it was 80% early on.

Watched this yesterday. Quite interesting on the bot issue.

https://youtu.be/-hWYiDjYi88

Seems like getting rid of the bots could actually destroy twitter/insta as so much money is invested.

Kanye West is back - just in time for Hanukkah

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1594469982150488066?s=46&t=3JktG0SogYd7XwLwbbA7dA

https://twitter.com/DecorumEnforcer/status/1594735257357541384

Takes 2 years to fire someone in the UK????

New to me....

What's that 2-year balls?

As long as you follow the correct process (notifying Redundancy Payments Service, have a consultation period, etc.) you can do it fairly quickly. I've been on both sides of it and the 2-year claim is a lie, presuming they're talking about the UK. If there's no trade union in the place, then employee representatives are usually elected and negotiations are usually 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the situation.

Originally Posted by My Name is Heath

Takes 2 years to fire someone in the UK????

New to me....

First I've heard of it......

Originally Posted by 92ToBury

What's that 2-year balls?

As long as you follow the correct process (notifying Redundancy Payments Service, have a consultation period, etc.) you can do it fairly quickly. I've been on both sides of it and the 2-year claim is a lie, presuming they're talking about the UK. If there's no trade union in the place, then employee representatives are usually elected and negotiations are usually 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the situation.

Yep, consultation period is 30 days for over 20 employees and 45 days for over 90, or something like that, can't remember the exact number of employees for each period. Even that can be shortcut if the affected employees are in agreement. If it's less than 20 employees (might be 25) then I don't even think the 30 day consultation period applies.

On top of that you will have to continue to employee those losing their jobs, or give them payment in lieu, for their notice period, which may well be 90 days in some cases, so the maximum time from announcement to everybody out the door is very unlikely to be more than six months.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1597285572699074560?s=20&t=dsEG4Wsov_AMezk-llWE0A

Shocked.

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

First I've heard of it......

Because its bullshit. You can "fire" someone with no notice. If it's a redundancy it's more like 90 days or something.

Originally Posted by Ethers

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/...v_AMezk-llWE0A

Shocked.

He's such a crybaby

Isn't Apple choosing where to spend its money the embodiment of free speech? Or does he feel they should be compelled to spend on Twitter?

He's exposing apples snide appstore rules so he's okay with me.

Since when have Apple been arsed about free speech? They’re in bed with China

Originally Posted by Joe Biden

He's exposing apples snide appstore rules so he's okay with me.

Exposing something you already knew?

Genius

Originally Posted by shenwen

He's such a crybaby

Isn't Apple choosing where to spend its money the embodiment of free speech? Or does he feel they should be compelled to spend on Twitter?

He proved this when he said he won't let Alex Jones back onto the platform because he draws the line at profiteering off dead kids, because he's experienced the pain of losing a child.

I agree with the sentiments, Alex Jones can f*** off. But It's funny how much of a free speech advocate Musk is... Right up until that free speech affects him personally, then it's ok to dish out bans and outcast people from his public square.

Originally Posted by shenwen

Exposing something you already knew?

Genius

Not everything has to be genius. Sometimes the simple things work best.

Originally Posted by Joe Biden

Not everything has to be genius. Sometimes the simple things work best.

You're baiting me for the tap in response aren't you?

Originally Posted by TravellingRed

Because its bullshit. You can "fire" someone with no notice. If it's a redundancy it's more like 90 days or something.

You should try firing someone within the NHS.

It's easier and quicker just to wait for both parties to die and/or retire.

Originally Posted by Surfers do Charlie

You should try firing someone within the NHS.

It's easier and quicker just to wait for both parties to die and/or retire.

Absolute nonsense. Public sector workers do not have any more employment rights than private sector ones. Normally the process can take longer if they are a union member as they will obviously get representation to ensure the process is followed correctly.

Originally Posted by shenwen

You're baiting me for the tap in response aren't you?

it felt too obvious or I'd have done it myself.