It's a sign of deep thinking to address valid criticisms in your writing, especially if you want to make a compelling case for something [1]. Almost never is so

It's a sign of deep thinking to address valid criticisms in your writing, especially if you want to make a compelling case for something [1]. Almost never is somebody completely right or completely wrong. Nuance exists everywhere and it is better to acknowledge it rather than risk having your work being dismissed as simplistic. Maybe he means the type of writing intended for social media that optimizes for short attention spans and engagement, but many would argue that has not been a good thing for public discourse. [1] If something seems distracting but worth addressing, put it in a footnote.