″ I think this conversation has been constructive, if a bit adversarial.”
We on Lesswrong are oversensitive about that. Some degree of it should be tolerated. But I don’t even think this discussion has been really adversarial, at least not reaching personal levels. When I say that x is a fallacy or that you’re playing devil’s advocate a bit too much, I only say it for the argument’s sake, there’s absolutely nothing personal in it.
“It has helped me shake down my picture,”
I’m glad to hear it!
“”the ulterior motives of Nanda Ale’s comment”
Could you summarize what they are? I’m not sure what you are referring to specifically.”
Is basically boils down to power consolidation, yes. I don’t think it’s vague. It’s a common political theme that nothing works as well as a war to either distract the populace from important matters, and/or to consolidate popularity and therefore power. Specially in less liberal-minded countries.
Other ulterior motives that I personally suspect are: hatred, and all-in desperation moves.
″ I think this conversation has been constructive, if a bit adversarial.”
We on Lesswrong are oversensitive about that. Some degree of it should be tolerated. But I don’t even think this discussion has been really adversarial, at least not reaching personal levels. When I say that x is a fallacy or that you’re playing devil’s advocate a bit too much, I only say it for the argument’s sake, there’s absolutely nothing personal in it.
“It has helped me shake down my picture,”
I’m glad to hear it!
“”the ulterior motives of Nanda Ale’s comment”
Could you summarize what they are? I’m not sure what you are referring to specifically.”
Is basically boils down to power consolidation, yes. I don’t think it’s vague. It’s a common political theme that nothing works as well as a war to either distract the populace from important matters, and/or to consolidate popularity and therefore power. Specially in less liberal-minded countries.
Other ulterior motives that I personally suspect are: hatred, and all-in desperation moves.
“But I don’t even think this discussion has been really adversarial”
I’m relived to hear it!
re:Ulterior motives
I believe we are mostly in agreement over the underlying forces behind this conflict then.