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>>arkadi+(OP)
...and it may never have been a nefarious thing but a bug related to cookies or SSL activity on links and a myriad of other complicated things. Yes, Elon sucks but unsubstantiated nonsense that shouldn't have gotten beyond that HN post.

>>ChrisA+ng
If that were the case, it would be very appropriate for them to publicly acknowledge this with a root cause.

I don’t give them such benefit of the doubt because occams razor in this case is that the company has a vindictive and childish billionaire at the helm, with a history of prioritizing edgy and spiteful actions.

>>apppli+hh
Fair enough yeah, I know he doesn't care about what ppl think, but would love to hear a proper explanation.

I couldn't even duplicate it for multiple NYT links on the site (last night). People were jumping to conclusions based on personal tests etc.

Anyways, usual sh*tshow all around, just kind of wary/embarassing to see it jump out of a random Tell HN: thread on here to news sites.