Comments on: Why Jason Calacanis is the Ultimate Twitter Fail Whale

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By: Hot News » Jason Calacanis

Hot News » Jason Calacanis — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:30:40 +0000

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By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:02:16 +0000

@ captainsniz. I guess when you feel you’re doing nothing wrong (despite the glaringly obvious opposite being in effect) then trips, cars and other luxuries are sadly acceptable.

@ Mich. I did see these replies. If it’s not to show off, why the attempts via his Twitter followers to get the media there? I suggested that even if the car had been ordered two years ago, once the financial situation of Mahalo became clear he could (should?) have canceled and concentrated on looking out for his business. Still awaiting a response.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting guys, appreciate it.

By: Mich

Mich — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:09:01 +0000

Did you see… from http://twitter.com/jasoncalacanis:

@simplecrm I’m pumping tesla not 2 show off but to inspire others to get off oil. Sorry if it looks bad to you,my motives are true! Best j

@PressReleasePR FYI ordered car 2 years ago,not sure how layoffs r really related.Supporting tesla is good 4 environment+energy independance

By: captainsniz

captainsniz — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:31:02 +0000

Jason’s ignorance is unbelievable. Two BIG trips on the company dime (one the week before the layoffs to Greece and one immediately after to Japan) PLUS the Tesla. ignorant + asshole = calacanis

By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:44:26 +0000

You’ve hit the nail on the head, Doc – too many companies (or at least, the CEO’s of them) use VC’s to boost their bank balance and play company boss while they’re at it. They so easily forget that the only reason they have the money to spend in the first place is through investors who feel they can do a job, and employees that trust them to do that job.

Unfortunately, too many are too busy with their own self-promotion that they ignore the things that are happening around them, and then try and blame it on anyone but themselves.

Maybe the likes of Jason Calacanis should take a look at the ethics and business principles of people like you and Jason Tryfon to see how things should be done. Somehow, I won’t be holding my breath…

By: iGoByDoc

iGoByDoc — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:36:19 +0000

Great Post – and I could not agree more.

What is the deal with him and all the big corporate honchos that bilk the companies they have for more money than most will make in a lifetime, to only lay off the folks who helped them get where they are.

I am all about making what you are worth, but not at the expense of others. With the companies I have had, I can not remember how many times I did not get a paycheck, just so I could pay my employees!

Maybe he should re-think the car purchase!

- Doc

By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:40:54 +0000

I’m sorry to hear of your own tough decisions, Jason – as a company owner myself, I know how hard it must have been. As you say, employees do become friends – making the decision harder.

The point you make about ignorance and arrogance is telling. You can be genuinely under pressure as a CEO or company owner to make ends meet and stay afloat – yet you still need to stay in touch with reality, and the logic of sound financial planning to see you and your company through the hardships.

Blowing over $100,000 on a sports car may be fun and a personal reward when you’re enjoying good times. Personally, I don’t see the connection between letting go 10% of your employees and good times…

Thank you for sharing your views – as a CEO yourself in a very competitive industry, they offer a potent resonance.

By: Jason Tryfon

Jason Tryfon — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:32:15 +0000

As a CEO of a company that just faced letting go 20 of my friends, I can say that I wasn’ taking vacations and purchasing high priced items right after. His ignorance and arrogance is beyond tolerable for me at this point. This should be a lesson to VC’s the world over who are dragging portfolio companies into board rooms to caution them and mandate them on spending. The profile attributed to these valley CEO’s who have only a user base with no business plan is ridiculous. Calacanis FAIL. Mahalo FAIL. VC’s funding this guy…well your time is up soon as well…how’s the markets today?