Should LessWrong have been more open to political discourse? Might that have boosted popularity during its heyday and helped to offset the exodus of Eliezer and company?
No.
Popularity with the wrong kind of people (people who only come for politics) produces noise.
Should LessWrong have been more open to political discourse? Might that have boosted popularity during its heyday and helped to offset the exodus of Eliezer and company?
No.
Popularity with the wrong kind of people (people who only come for politics) produces noise.