[frandroid]

In a world where media is uncritical and takes everyone's viewpoint with the same value, Tesla makes sure that they provide counterpoints to everything someone might want to stick on them, and more. That way, the reporting will always be half on Tesla's viewpoint, or more. Unless there's a dishonest journalist, or Tesla is fucking up and they're dealing with a journalist with critical thinking skills.

Stonewalling, 'no comment'ing basically just gives the playing field to the other side. Also, at this point, countering bad publicity properly gives Tesla more media coverage. Not everyone knows Tesla outside of tech circles yet.

What's unusual is that you're reading from a news source (HN) that features every small step Tesla takes. That's not the mainstream experience. :)