"There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get the

"There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get them noticed. A piece of this type is usually so over the top that it is easy to spot." I remember you tipped your hat to Jonathan Swift and used "a modest proposal" in the title when you wanted to get noticed and be over the top in your writing.