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What did he ever write that you think was disingenuous? Maybe some of his views just differ from yours?

by elicash 6y ago

throwaway894345 6y ago
His views have always differed somewhat from mine, but that doesn’t make him disingenuous. Rather, I think he used to write very charitably toward his tribe and very uncharitably toward other tribes (dealing in caricatures, demonizing, exaggerating, snarking, finding nothing praiseworthy, etc). He seems much more humble and earnest nowadays, even while I still often disagree with him.
- elicash 6y ago
  I don't think he's changed at all. He's still incredibly snarky and even sarcastic in a way I don't like, particularly on Twitter, but I don't think has ever had those other traits you're labeled him with.
  - baytrailcat 6y ago
    In the twitter-verse, Matt is well known for his occasional "hot takes". But he is among the people who pushes the envelope ever so lightly all time and is still tolerated by woke twitter and I am glad for his role. He made out somewhat OK from the recent Harper letter controversy.
    - Wowfunhappy 6y ago
      ^ Notably, I do think this blog post clarifies why he signed onto that letter (whether you agree or not).
- Wowfunhappy 6y ago
  I’m going to echo others that I really don’t think he’s changed. He has beliefs and is here to tell you what he thinks is right, not to project some aurora of neutrality. However, he will also read opposing opinions and is happy to discuss them, always in good faith and with an open mind.
  - throwaway894345 6y ago
    It’s my opinion. Maybe I’m wrong, but I’ve heard others echo similar sentiments. Seems likely that you and I are just looking at different characteristics. In whatever case I don’t think it will be interesting to dissect this further, and I’ll end by saying I appreciate Matt’s recent stuff for whatever reason.

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What did he ever write that you think was disingenuous? Maybe some of his views just differ from yours?

by elicash 6y ago

What did he ever write that you think was disingenuous? Maybe some of his views just differ from yours?

throwaway894345 6y ago
His views have always differed somewhat from mine, but that doesn’t make him disingenuous. Rather, I think he used to write very charitably toward his tribe and very uncharitably toward other tribes (dealing in caricatures, demonizing, exaggerating, snarking, finding nothing praiseworthy, etc). He seems much more humble and earnest nowadays, even while I still often disagree with him.
- elicash 6y ago
  I don't think he's changed at all. He's still incredibly snarky and even sarcastic in a way I don't like, particularly on Twitter, but I don't think has ever had those other traits you're labeled him with.
  - baytrailcat 6y ago
    In the twitter-verse, Matt is well known for his occasional "hot takes". But he is among the people who pushes the envelope ever so lightly all time and is still tolerated by woke twitter and I am glad for his role. He made out somewhat OK from the recent Harper letter controversy.
    - Wowfunhappy 6y ago
      ^ Notably, I do think this blog post clarifies why he signed onto that letter (whether you agree or not).
- Wowfunhappy 6y ago
  I’m going to echo others that I really don’t think he’s changed. He has beliefs and is here to tell you what he thinks is right, not to project some aurora of neutrality. However, he will also read opposing opinions and is happy to discuss them, always in good faith and with an open mind.
  - throwaway894345 6y ago
    It’s my opinion. Maybe I’m wrong, but I’ve heard others echo similar sentiments. Seems likely that you and I are just looking at different characteristics. In whatever case I don’t think it will be interesting to dissect this further, and I’ll end by saying I appreciate Matt’s recent stuff for whatever reason.