> I think Fred is arguing that it's often necessary or quasi-necessary or something. I think he's trying to say something along the lines of "even if you're mo

> I think Fred is arguing that it's often necessary or quasi-necessary or something. I think he's trying to say something along the lines of "even if you're mocked and misunderstood, persevere, because it does not mean that your product is not good." It's a pretty poor way to go about saying that, though, and it comes off as if he's bitter about what he heard and trying to reassure himself that his product is good.