Wasn't there something in Methods of Rationality about this? A discussion between Quirrel and Harry, if I recall correctly. The relevant thing here is not whet

Wasn't there something in Methods of Rationality about this? A discussion between Quirrel and Harry, if I recall correctly. The relevant thing here is not whether pg's stated motive is consistent with his actions, let alone whether reddit will appreciate his actions, but whether the mind-states corresponding to that motive are the most probable of those that would result in his saying what he did. A good reason to question his motive is the fact that HN and reddit are not necessarily substitutes for each other; another is the fact that he's well aware (as others have pointed out) of differences between the two communities that he wants to preserve.