>I'm cautiously optimistic about this, even if it is self-interested. I'd say that I'm cautiously optimistic about this, especially if it's self-interested. Th

>I'm cautiously optimistic about this, even if it is self-interested. I'd say that I'm cautiously optimistic about this, especially if it's self-interested. They're less likely to change their mind later if they actually benefit from it vs. empty posturing. See Google's "Do No Evil" for a counter-example.