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Maybe you misunderstood something; I wouldn't judge someone to be a prick based upon a such a brief nonverbal exchange.

ardit33 17y ago
I agree. But that was really dismissive. The only other billionaire I have met, was a lot nicer in public, even to people that he didn't know. But he also is alot older though.
- unalone 17y ago
  Mark has a reputation for superb arrogance. Have you read the leaked emails he sent to the ConnectU people? They basically read, "It doesn't matter what you wanted, I have a better idea than you, and I won't waste my time trying to make you feel good about yourself." I actually recently interviewed a bestselling author in the middle of promoting his new movie, and he acted the same way. Perhaps I'm in the minority of people who really enjoy people like that. It takes courage to call somebody out on their shit, and when you do it makes life more pleasant for everybody else involved. However, as was said above: How do you know he wasn't rolling his eyes at what somebody said, and just happened to be looking around at the same time?
  - sriramk 17y ago
    I used to think exactly like you but I've changed my mind now. I think there's a world of difference between being a jerk and being rude and telling people the truth. Or rather, one doesn't have to be a jerk to call people out on their BS. For example, Don Box (of SOAP, XML, etc fame) is the nicest guy you can meet. And he is super nice even when he is shredding people's arguments and seeing through their BS. I have no idea how Zuckerberg is in person though and wouldn't judge him from articles. But in general, there is no reason to be unpleasant just to be brutally honest.
    - unalone 17y ago
      I agree with you. (I've moved past loving Ayn Rand and her cult of assholery, rest assured.) At the same time, I don't necessarily mind rude people as long as it's not excessive or dull. I respect people capable of being both forceful and polite something incredible, though, and have been making an effort to learn how to be the same.

I agree. But that was really dismissive. The only other billionaire I have met, was a lot nicer in public, even to people that he didn't know. But he also is alot older though.

unalone 17y ago
Mark has a reputation for superb arrogance. Have you read the leaked emails he sent to the ConnectU people? They basically read, "It doesn't matter what you wanted, I have a better idea than you, and I won't waste my time trying to make you feel good about yourself." I actually recently interviewed a bestselling author in the middle of promoting his new movie, and he acted the same way. Perhaps I'm in the minority of people who really enjoy people like that. It takes courage to call somebody out on their shit, and when you do it makes life more pleasant for everybody else involved. However, as was said above: How do you know he wasn't rolling his eyes at what somebody said, and just happened to be looking around at the same time?
- sriramk 17y ago
  I used to think exactly like you but I've changed my mind now. I think there's a world of difference between being a jerk and being rude and telling people the truth. Or rather, one doesn't have to be a jerk to call people out on their BS. For example, Don Box (of SOAP, XML, etc fame) is the nicest guy you can meet. And he is super nice even when he is shredding people's arguments and seeing through their BS. I have no idea how Zuckerberg is in person though and wouldn't judge him from articles. But in general, there is no reason to be unpleasant just to be brutally honest.
  - unalone 17y ago
    I agree with you. (I've moved past loving Ayn Rand and her cult of assholery, rest assured.) At the same time, I don't necessarily mind rude people as long as it's not excessive or dull. I respect people capable of being both forceful and polite something incredible, though, and have been making an effort to learn how to be the same.