'Dogequest' Site Claims to Dox Tesla Owners Across the U.S.

Ethics and Goals of Doxxing Tesla Owners

• Many commenters condemn Dogequest-style targeting as “hate-promoting,” bullying, and political intimidation that predictably leads to vandalism and possible violence against random owners rather than decision‑makers.
• Several call it terrorism or “forcing alignment through fear,” arguing it will backfire by radicalizing moderates and strengthening Musk’s victim narrative.
• Others distinguish between moral criticism and physical attacks: stigmatizing the brand and tanking resale value is seen by some as a legitimate economic weapon; vandalism and threats are not.
• A smaller group argues that harming Tesla’s brand and used market is one of very few levers ordinary people have to reduce Musk’s political power, since his wealth is largely tied to Tesla.

Responsibility and Burden on Tesla Owners

• Debate over whether existing owners should sell: some say yes, to withdraw support and send a market signal; others see this as performative, costly, and unfair to people who bought pre‑“Musk went crazy,” often for environmental reasons.
• Counter-argument: ongoing subscriptions, Supercharger use, and resale values still support Tesla; depressing those is part of pressure.
• Strong pushback from owners who feel punished “through no fault of my own,” especially those upside‑down on loans or dependent on the car.
• Broader clash over apoliticism: one side insists “if you’re apolitical you support what’s happening”; others find this absolutism exhausting and corrosive, arguing consumers can’t be morally responsible for every corporate sin.

Musk, Fascism, and Symbolism of the Brand

• Heated argument over Musk’s alleged Nazi salute and general alignment with the current administration and far‑right politics; some see Tesla as now symbolically akin to a fascist flag, others say that’s hyperbolic.
• Comparisons made to other automakers’ past or present abuses (Nazi-era forced labor, Uyghur-linked supply chains, data harvesting), with disagreement over how much historical versus current behavior should matter.
• Several note Tesla’s shift from “left-leaning eco car” to culture‑war totem; some predict Republicans will increasingly adopt Teslas “to own the libs.”

Effectiveness and Polarization

• Skeptics argue this kind of activism only energizes the “choir,” alienates the vast middle, and is “a net negative” for anti-fascist goals and for electoral outcomes.
• Others respond that norms‑breaking tactics (boycotts, disruptive protests) historically can work, and that conventional, “polite” opposition has failed to constrain Musk and similar actors.
• There’s recurring fear that escalating tit‑for‑tat around symbols (cars, houses, property) pushes the U.S. toward deeper instability or even civil conflict.

The Dogequest Site Itself

• Users locate and test the site; data appears extremely incomplete and inaccurate (e.g., one or two Teslas shown in obviously dense areas, mismatched locations), suggesting a low‑quality or hastily assembled dataset.
• Some speculate it might be a short‑and‑distort, foreign influence, or honeypot operation; others think it’s just a clumsy stunt. No clear consensus on its origin or real impact.