Thanks for linking to the context! In fairness, though, if people are citing RationalWiki as proof that LessWrong has a “reputation”, then devoting a discussion-level post to it doesn’t strike me as excessive.
(On a related note: I hadn’t read Jade’s comments, but I did after you flagged them as interesting; they struck me as totally devoid of value. Would you mind explaining what you think the valid concern he/she’s expressing is?)
Thanks for linking to the context! In fairness, though, if people are citing RationalWiki as proof that LessWrong has a “reputation”, then devoting a discussion-level post to it doesn’t strike me as excessive.
(On a related note: I hadn’t read Jade’s comments, but I did after you flagged them as interesting; they struck me as totally devoid of value. Would you mind explaining what you think the valid concern he/she’s expressing is?)
Well, for one thing, Jade appears to be a “she”. But never mind, I’m sure it’ll all work out fine.
Fixed, sorry! (I’m female and that mistake doesn’t bother me at all, but I know it really annoys some people. I’ll be more careful in future.)
I completely agree that characterizing RW as contributing to existential risk is absurd.