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Most published stuff is irrelevant crap that will never be cited or included in the central canon. This is true even in computer science. Also, as we know from
by ahelwer 8y ago
Most published stuff is irrelevant crap that will never be cited or included in the central canon. This is true even in computer science. Also, as we know from computer security, system design becomes massively more difficult if it requires hardening against malicious actors. The presumption of good faith is a valuable component of any community that shouldn't be abused to score stupid points.
For these reasons, Sokal Hoaxes (and their like) are damaging wastes of time and the perpetrators should not be praised.
- hnaccy 8y ago>The presumption of good faith is a valuable component of any community that shouldn't be abused to score stupid points. Shouldn't we be concerned with the possibility of undetected bad actors who are abusing it for more nefarious reasons?