CNBC AI News, July 21st – The internet isn’t a lawless playground. Think twice before you sling mud, folks.
In a twist worthy of a sitcom, a user has issued a public apology to NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. The apology comes after a series of rather…assertive online pronouncements.
Earlier this month, the individual reportedly posted derogatory comments about NIO. When other users tagged NIO’s legal department in the comments section, things took an interesting turn.
The user allegedly scoffed at the suggestion of legal action, reportedly stating that NIO’s legal team was “powerless” against him and that he wasn’t afraid of being sued.
Fast forward a mere two weeks, and the same user published a letter of apology to NIO. In the letter, he explained that his “imprecise expressions were misinterpreted by some users as malicious disparagement of your company’s business model, which objectively damaged the company’s reputation. This was not my original intention, but I am nonetheless responsible.” The plot thickens.
He further claimed that he had been “recuperating in a rural area of Lezhi County, Sichuan Province, due to long-term tinnitus and headaches, and lacked a clear understanding of legal boundaries, leading to improper rights protection.”
Adding a touch of pathos to the narrative, the apology included elements that some might interpret as a plea for sympathy. The user stated:
“Since learning about the lawsuit in April and receiving the summons from the Hefei High-Tech Zone Court, I have been experiencing sleepless nights, only managing to fall asleep from exhaustion around 4 or 5 a.m. The heavy pressure of the lawsuit has exacerbated my tinnitus and anxiety symptoms (I have lost 8 kilograms in recent months).”
“As a recuperating individual with no fixed income, I cannot afford the cost of cross-provincial litigation and have no intention of prolonging the dispute.”
He offered to delete all controversial content related to NIO and pledged to permanently cease making such statements. He then made a direct appeal:
“I implore your company, based on humanitarian considerations, to accept the sincerity of this apology letter, appropriately reduce the amount of the claim against me, He Kui (1 million RMB), and give me an opportunity to correct my behavior and return to a peaceful life.” Seems like someone realized the EV market isn’t the only thing with high voltage.
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