For a better idea of what’s going on with this idea, see Eliezer’s comment on the xkcd thread (linked in Emile’s comment), or his earlier response here.
Note XiXiDu preserves every potential negative aspect of the MIRI and LW community and is a biased source lacking context and positive examples.
I am a member for more than 5 years now. So I am probably as much part of LW as most people. I have repeatedly said that LessWrong is the most intelligent and rational community I know of.
I estimate that the vast majority of all statements that can be found in the sequences are true, or definitively less wrong. Which generally makes them worth reading.
The difference is that I also highlight the crazy and outrageous stuff that can be found on LessWrong. And I also don’t bother offending the many fanboys who have a problem with this.
For a better idea of what’s going on you should read all of his comments on the topic in chronological order.
Note XiXiDu preserves every potential negative aspect of the MIRI and LW community and is a biased source lacking context and positive examples.
I am a member for more than 5 years now. So I am probably as much part of LW as most people. I have repeatedly said that LessWrong is the most intelligent and rational community I know of.
To quote one of my posts:
I even defended LessWrong against RationalWiki previously.
The difference is that I also highlight the crazy and outrageous stuff that can be found on LessWrong. And I also don’t bother offending the many fanboys who have a problem with this.