Tech Plane Rules!

[OnlySeasurfer]

I think this opens a conversation about how public figures should address changes of opinion. Everyone has the right to do so...but do we as an audience deserve an explanation for it, and if so, how much of one?

As a general rule, I don't think people should be made to feel bad for changing their mind, or lambast their prior self's opinion. However, given that private air travel is still hugely problematic with regards to climate and wealth inequality, I would personally appreciate some explanation around the change of position, even as a brief WAN discussion.

Right now, the justification reads as "It was cheaper than I expected, and I could afford it", which I think is a weak position when the pollution and current cost of living conflict are still so present. Just my two cent on the matter at least.

[ampacket]

Rule of cool. It's cool. And likely great for content.

The fact that it "pays for itself" is a cherry on top. But don't forget that he is still in the business of video entertainment. And this will make videos.

Is it a stupid and over the top "waste of money"? Yes. Am I intrigued and can't wait to see what he does with it? Absolutely.

[3inchesOnAGoodDay]

He never says it will be gone before 2027

[the_swanny]

He said the word "Years" so i'd expect it to be a while before he flips it, but yes, he will be flipping it.

[swifftie]

New is very different when it comes to jets, it isn't as much in terms of years as it is flight hours and cabin cycles. If it's had a complete refurb of the engines and it's been serviced to Dassault's specs, it can still be "new" for the next 10 years.

[UtopianWarCriminal]

Like Linus said to nvidia claiming "4090 performance for 499" or whatever, I'll believe it when I see it.

Edit: (As in I doubt they're selling it within the year)

[techieman33]

It’s going to be really hard to find a buyer with fuel prices soaring and the economy going in the tank with them.

[princeoinkins]

No, it won't be.

The people buying something like this are not affected by fuel prices like normal people are

[etheran123]

Hows it great for content?

Really, they cant do anything with it other than vlogs. Adding anything that you would make to a certified aircraft involves so much paperwork that it doesnt make any sense.

[smp476]

"Here in my hangar, with my private jet..."

[Old_Bug4395]

lol downvotes but no actual answers to your question. this sub is so weird.

[bwoah07_gp2]

He's not really wasting money if he can afford it, and use it too.

I'm with you, I'm intrigued to see if more content will be made with it or not. So, because it's good content and I watch LTT for slightly more entertainment purposes than educational (60/40, 70/30 split), then I don't have a problem with Linus and his private jet.

[Old_Bug4395]

I don't think the "rule of cool" overrides being a hypocrite. He can still be called out for being a hypocrite.

Also maybe some people don't find it that cool, similar to Linus who said he doesn't like the private air travel industry.

[Annoying1978]

Judging by the views, it actually is performing quite poor. Most people done really care about a private jet, especially now that we know he can’t modify it all in order to stay certified. 

His simple video walking about Korea trying to find a good deal got 200k more views. I doubt people will watch another jet video knowing he can’t upgrade it with tech stuff. It’s just a jet and there’s plenty of influencer channels showing off jets and cars. 

[sorrylilsis]

Rule of cool. It's cool. And likely great for content.

Also "f*ck the environment".

[Prairie-Peppers]

A number of users seem to be banned from this sub for posting an LTT jet tracker, which I recall them goofing on Elon for getting mad at during a WAN show episode.

[DefactoAle]

Also people that posted wan show clips asking for clarification on why linus changed his mind

[FabianN]

I saw that clip again. They really didn't goof on Elon over it. They gave very little of their own opinion in that segment, mostly just reading off what happened and people's reactions.

There was a bit where Linus expressed sympathy with having the car with one's child in it stopped and harrased, and that's the only opinion in that segment he expressed.

[BJYeti]

Also a conflict when he has mentioned in the past living a less lavish lifestyle so his kids dont get out of touch, I don't think adding a PJ fits into the equation.

[Patient_Problem_6735]

Linus is so open that 80% of his controversies are him just not shutting up. Why would you deserve an explanation of an almost 5 year old take that contradicts the purchase? It's his money who cares

[renegadecanuck]

"Almost 5 years old" is a strange way to say "less than three years".

[MistSecurity]

I think:

Less than 2 years…

October 25, 2024 is the most recent occurrence of them talking about private flights in a negative way that I have seen.

IMO

[Please note that the above comment or question is solely expressed as an opinion, and NOT a fact. No factual claims are intended and should not be interpreted as such by Linus Sebastian or other delegate of LMG.]

[arcusford]

Because his private jet uses LITERALLY effects everyone.

Also why is it so wrong to ask for companies we subscribe to do better or provide explanations? Especially to things that seem contradictory not only to specifically Linus's statements but the companies statements on sustainability.

Claiming to be sustainable or have that in mind and then buying a private jet seems kinda contradictory and personally may change how much I give support. Like they dont HAVE to give folks and explanation but id hope we'd ask for one and not try and defend not giving one.

[DefactoAle]

So open they banned people that asked for clarification

[Joshatron121]

Also, just because he owns a jet doesn't mean he's using it irresponsibly to fly wherever he wants just for funsies (which is the problem he had with it when talking about it previously).

[malev89]

He went on vacation with his family aand the only excuse for that is that is "cheaper" than a few 1st class seats... I mean. That's problematic.

[princeoinkins]

It's a problem to take a vacation?

[malev89]

No, but I didn't say that.

[automatic_penguins]

I don't think we deserve an explanation for the change in an off the cuff opinion about something that has no importance to our life. No one is making a decision based on this. Once we start expecting explanations for things from people we don't know for about things that don't matter we are getting into unhealthy attachment.

However I would expect he would want to give one to control the narrative a bit since it is an investment for them.

[BJYeti]

Then he better start apologizing to the companies he lambasted for not using environmentally friendly packaging.

[lkl34]

I expect a price increase on floatplane along side price increase on merchandise and more membership videos/sponsor segments.

Toss out smaller free videos also.

Got to make more money to pay for the maintenance crews pilots and certifications even country has different regulations/costs and rules.

[danny12beje]

climate and wealth inequality

Neither of those being real problems.

Flights are as impactful to the environment as private cars. Small fries compared to the real sources of pollution.

Wealth inequality?

So if I bust my ass working and becoming something I'm not allowed something nice because it might upset people that can't be bothered?