I don't think people "missed the point" of the original. Rather, a lot of people prefer talking about Michael Arrington's personality instead of talking about t

I don't think people "missed the point" of the original. Rather, a lot of people prefer talking about Michael Arrington's personality instead of talking about technique in writing and communication. Essays do not come with Taser-equipped topicality guardians that electrocute you if you don't talk about what the writer thought you might talk about.