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My point was simply that it seemed like a hostile response to a reasonable question. It’s healthy to ask how an unfamiliar site is funded since that’s going to
by acdha 2y ago
My point was simply that it seemed like a hostile response to a reasonable question. It’s healthy to ask how an unfamiliar site is funded since that’s going to influence the topics they cover and how they approach them.
- r721 2y agoThe thing is I have seen protomolecule's previous comments in Russia-related discussions, and interpreted these as bad faith questions.
- protomolecule 2y agoHardly a good reason to ask dumb question in return.
- acdha 2y agoSure, but if you think someone is acting in bad faith you should answer the question in a way designed to help readers who lack that context. For example, knowing that the Russian government has taken legal action against them would be helpful when judging whether they are likely to be skewed in ways favorable to the Russian government.