3 ms·
> Don't talk authoritatively about subjects you don't understand No one is allowed to have an opinion unless they're an "expert" (Sarcasm)
by drcode 7y ago
> Don't talk authoritatively about subjects you don't understand
No one is allowed to have an opinion unless they're an "expert"
(Sarcasm)
- madmulita 7y agoYou are right! Maybe we should start an experts registry, so there is no confusion about who can speak.
- kelnos 7y agoI get that you're being sarcastic, but... yes? It's fine to talk about topics where you're not an expert, but if you want to talk authoritatively about something, yes, I'd expect something at least approaching expert level.
- ThrowawayR2 7y agoThen, pray tell, what qualifies you to state your authoritative opinion on what we are permitted to talk about? We would like to see your credentials. /s
- kelnos 7y agoI mean, I'm posting on HN so clearly I'm an expert in... oh... damn.