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> takes an asymmetrically large amount of effort to rebut And so... you'd rather just badmouth him on HN instead? This entire subthread is an ad hominem, and e
by torstenvl 5y ago
> takes an asymmetrically large amount of effort to rebut
And so... you'd rather just badmouth him on HN instead? This entire subthread is an ad hominem, and entirely inappropriate.
- woodruffw 5y ago> And so... you'd rather just badmouth him on HN instead? Where's the badmouthing? His reactionary politics are a critical part of the personal brand that he uses to advance his (again, incredibly mundane and well-trodden) content. And guess what: I agree that it's inappropriate for HN. All things being equal, I'd prefer not to spend even the limited time I've spent today thinking about this. But for as long as reactionaries continue to use HN to launder their reputations, I'll continue to be the annoying commenter who points them out. I'm sorry if you think that's inappropriate.