Even if you don't like Scott Adams (And I don't particularly like the guy myself), I don't think that should invalidate the specific statement that the article

Even if you don't like Scott Adams (And I don't particularly like the guy myself), I don't think that should invalidate the specific statement that the article quotes, which should be able to stand on its own regardless of the background of the person saying it. See also: ad hominem, https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/character-attack/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/character-attack/