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This seems like it's an essentially universal constant for Musk, whether he settles or not. Being in the news is not difficult for him, so it hardly seems likely that this was an important variable in the decision. Nor does it seem like the decision will affect his ability to get in the news.

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My point is more for Tesla being in the news than Musk. If the two are split an uninteresting, board appointed CEO will need a different marketing strategy as Musk will likely take the soap opera effect with him.