I think the majority opinion among LW users is that it’s a sin against rationality to overstate ones’ case or ones beliefs, and that “generating discussion” is not a sufficient reason to do so.
He said that trolls can be good if they result in interesting discussion. Which is basically the same idea as saying that exaggerated posts are good if they generate discussion.
I’ve seen it claimed otherwise in the wild.
I looked at that thread and was baffled. I didn’t see exactly what you were referring to at the linked point, and it’s a large thread.
He said that trolls can be good if they result in interesting discussion. Which is basically the same idea as saying that exaggerated posts are good if they generate discussion.