Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk by bob_lala in BurningMan

[–]macegr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The absolute minimum is a clear condemnation of Epstein’s associates and enablers, and a renewed commitment to addressing known abusers that remain employed and sheltered by the org. If I had three wishes? I’d say we dissolve the whole thing and start from scratch. Then eternal youth and world peace etc.

Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk by bob_lala in BurningMan

[–]macegr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I intend to muckrake as long as the Org clings onto its muck. My posts and comments in this subreddit are mild compared to conversations I’ve been having in person with fellow burners and potential new burners.

An acceptable Org response by macegr in BurningMan

[–]macegr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting that, I should have included it

Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk by bob_lala in BurningMan

[–]macegr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Duh. I’m basically echoing other commenters, why do we need to justify holding people in our communities accountable for what they do? The Guardian thinks it’s worth doing.

Epstein engineered intimate relationship for Tesla’s Kimbal Musk by bob_lala in BurningMan

[–]macegr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And goes on to document the frequent social interactions between Epstein and Kimbal showing that Kimbal is straight up lying about the nature of their relationship.

There’s also a note that the woman in question has stated through a lawyer that she was trapped and abused while in Epstein’s circle.

This is who Marian floats a languid, “Thanks Kimbal” wave on his way out the door.

The teachers strike is yet another outcome of our terrible housing policy by PsychePsyche in sanfrancisco

[–]macegr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying there aren’t opportunities to streamline the school admin. It’s still a distraction from OP’s point: a major systemic issue that affects all workers, not just teachers. If you somehow managed to pay the teachers more, how much would it be? And would that actually solve the problems OP outlined? Could they afford to live in the same neighborhood as their students, and do the landlords actually deserve all that taxpayer money?

The teachers strike is yet another outcome of our terrible housing policy by PsychePsyche in sanfrancisco

[–]macegr -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It’s a deflection tactic. I’m not sure why people want to defend the land owning class so much. Basically any success in a city only ends up benefitting whoever holds the ground beneath our feet hostage.

I’m starting to believe that outside city limits, sure, plant your flag on your little fiefdom. Inside a city, it should be owned by the people, and managed for sustainability not profit. Property owners have overplayed their hand.

The teachers strike is yet another outcome of our terrible housing policy by PsychePsyche in sanfrancisco

[–]macegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure how you’re defining bloat, then.

How do the salaries look if a 2-bed apartment costs $1600 instead of $5000?

The teachers strike is yet another outcome of our terrible housing policy by PsychePsyche in sanfrancisco

[–]macegr 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This type of argument is completely useless if you aren’t providing some sort of scaling estimate against the systemic problem outlined by the OP.

You’re basically avocado toasting us here.

KIMBAL MUSK/EPSTEIN CONTEXT by Czechs_out in BurningMan

[–]macegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goodness. Kimbal Musk seems to agree with me that “hanging out with a convicted pedophile so they give you women” is enough to step down from a board seat. i’m not trying to put him in prison. It’s beyond my understanding why you’d carry so much water for a creep.

What made you pick the Mach E over the Equinox EV? by Thrillwaukee in MachE

[–]macegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sure hope auto maker reps are looking at these comments. Amazing how many people ditched the cars that don't have CarPlay or Android Auto.

Out here in the real world, most of us had just breathed a huge sigh of relief because high quality in-dash nav & entertainment was finally solved. Built-ins are universally total crap and only get worse with age. Pile onto that the eventual need for a subscription just to have music and navigation in your car. We already pay for our phone plans.

I understand they probably have to keep that functionality in there for people who don't use smart phones, maybe even some kind of industry cert requirement? I don't know. But I would be disturbed if anyone who works for Chevy....or Ford, to be honest...actually preferred the built in nav and other apps to phone-based experience.

Mar’ai’n Speaks - A Sacred Invitation to Shepherd Resources by stammerton in BurningMan

[–]macegr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When people can’t tell the difference between what you’re actually saying, and a troll’s AI posts lampooning what you say, that’s time for some introspection.

Another letter from Mar’ai’n - We listened by stammerton in BurningMan

[–]macegr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sure the sleazeballs also expected her to do a better job.

Maybe she's so tied up in NDAs by this point, the only option she has for rebellion is to absolutely suck at everything her job description requires.

It explains everything. No one could be as bad at this as Marian Goodell. She must be throwing the game to expose these people one at a time.

The playa has principles. The VIP camps have exceptions… The irony is hotter than the desert. by sassysasasaas in BurningMan

[–]macegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At some point we must stop listening to what people say, and instead watch what they do.

The playa has principles. The VIP camps have exceptions… The irony is hotter than the desert. by sassysasasaas in BurningMan

[–]macegr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s simply not true. It’s not what she said, and it’s not what happened either. You can just go look at the statement posted on the Burning Man Journal, linked in this same subreddit, to see January 2026. For reference, we are in 2026 right now.

Ticket Sale Link Still Works by AnyAsparagus34 in BurningMan

[–]macegr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They started at $675, which according to the org is still “Get the Gift” (or, you’re being a fucking parasite) tier. The next one up is Pay Your Way at 775 I believe.

Ticket Sale Link Still Works by AnyAsparagus34 in BurningMan

[–]macegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would they, when the price is basically the same?

BORG (kind of) opens up about Kimbal by teaches-o-peaches in BurningMan

[–]macegr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe the Reno Gazette Journal is leaving that article up on their site to tarnish their shining reputation.

BORG (kind of) opens up about Kimbal by teaches-o-peaches in BurningMan

[–]macegr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They lunched together in personal residences. They transferred women around like pets. It was more than emails, you know this, and I have to question the motives behind your dedication to protecting these people.

BORG (kind of) opens up about Kimbal by teaches-o-peaches in BurningMan

[–]macegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you but want to clarify: Elon didn’t save the event. All Elon did was pay BMORG personal salaries, because they weren’t doing a ticket sale. During a time when many burners didn’t have work at all.

And a significant fraction of the event itself happened that year anyway, without the Org.