I disagree that there is zero harm in statements like the one in question. “Small lies said for no good reason”, when they are noticed, cause suspicion about a person’s motives. And if a number of LWers are already suspicious of Gleb’s motives in general, such behavior is bound to worsen their suspicions.
I disagree that there is zero harm in statements like the one in question. “Small lies said for no good reason”, when they are noticed, cause suspicion about a person’s motives. And if a number of LWers are already suspicious of Gleb’s motives in general, such behavior is bound to worsen their suspicions.