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It's unfortunately the case that if you are open to being wrong, and even actively explore these opposing views you often do lose something. Snake oil with big
by pontifier 6y ago
It's unfortunately the case that if you are open to being wrong, and even actively explore these opposing views you often do lose something.
Snake oil with big promises and outright dismissal of even strong criticism seems to attract more attention.
(And here is one example, because I do actually agree with you, but tend to do this "argue against myself" thing too.)
- tomcam 6y agoYou're right. Certainly on Hacker News I find it nearly impossible to raise a principled opposition to something, even if I'm just playing devil's advocate. Seems like no matter how I try to phrase things they're apparently taken as personal attacks (not certain of this, because the vast majority of my downvotes are made with no feedback). I should be used to it by now, but because the minds on HN are so keen in so many other ways it's extra disappointing.