The problem with ESR's writing is similar to the no a_hole rule for hiring. a_holes often have very valid points but the way in which they present their case le

The problem with ESR's writing is similar to the no a_hole rule for hiring. a_holes often have very valid points but the way in which they present their case leads to more drama than it's worth. I disagree with ESRs position because the meat of what he says are ad hominem attacks repeated ad nauseam. It's a troll in essay form and should be regarded as such. Q: Is there any way to print an asterisk? I tried double asterisk and \asterisk to no avail. It just obliqued my text