WWED quote from Elon Musk, all-hands email 'Acronyms Seriously Suck' (SpaceX, May 2010)
There is a creeping tendency to use made up acronyms at SpaceX. Excessive use of made up acronyms is a significant impediment to communication and keeping communication good as we grow is incredibly important.
Elon Musk, all-hands email 'Acronyms Seriously Suck' (SpaceX, May 2010)
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