As one example, the possibility that the 2nd row doesn't fold hadn't even occurred to me until reading these threads. Basically, the combined brainpower here helps me think of what to ask/consider even if we don't have all the answers. I appreciate at least knowing what things I may not know! ("Known unknowns vs unknown unknowns")
Indeed. Without TMC (or its kind) most of us wouldn't be as well-versed about the second row and its possible limitations at this stage. It is quite possible some of us would be confirming orders without ever having even thought about whether or not the seats will fold - or whether or not a future Model X might have folding seats instead.
Now, I think reasonably, we have at least the possibility to consider that this is the case - Sig's ship without folding second rows, but future models may get it - and we can make a bit more educated decision.
Known unknowns - I like that phrasing. It doesn't mean I won't be confirming my order, but it means I won't be disappointed by a negative surprise in this area.
Of course there is the possibility that the Signature seats fold and the fear was for naught, but given what we know it seems reasonable to at least have thought it through. If we get a positive surprise, all the better.
In what way? And why wouldn't you just talk to Tesla directly? Or Bonnie, who's provided the most constructive information? As an example, how does the seats might fold this way, or might fold that way, or might not fold at all helped you make a decision whether to confirm or not?
Tesla isn't talking - and even when they are, their interests aren't aligned with our interests, as they don't want to tell about future product changes that we as buyers might have an interest in finding out. That leaves unofficial and communal channels as the alternative.
The latter takes a village: I would argue most of us, bonnie and myself included, provide a very singular view on the Model X. Many of us are appreciated as constructive in our own way by some group of members or another, but objectively it must be said we are also all limited in our own way. Few, if any, of us can rise above our unique and partial view points. We all have our blind spots.
Where the richness lies, is when all those singular perspectives are combined - for example here on TMC on those moments when we as a community rise to the occasion.
I appreciate the fact that I've received several compliments over the year to the tune of "I don't agree with you, but I think your voice is needed to balance things out" or other words to that effect. I would often say the same to bonnie, for example, with equal combination of disagreement - and genuine appreciation.
If any one of our voices were to reign over others, we would be less. That is one reason I've so often asked for responses that challenge my thoughts, not merely my style or my person. Together we can improve our thoughts if we put them under the pressure of the community - and that leads to better data reflected in this particular case in a more thought out Model X purchase process.
