MichaelHoward comments on Closet survey #1 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 14 March 2009 04:32:56PM *  25 points [-]

I think it's important to not downvote contributors to this survey if they sound honest, but voice silly-sounding or offending opinions. It's better to reward honesty, even if what you hear hurts or irritates (but not endless repetition of misguided opinion, that cumulatively will bore other readers too much). Upvoting interesting comments should be fine.

P.S. This advice is not one of these "crazy things" the poll is about. ;-)

Comment author: MichaelHoward 14 March 2009 04:43:51PM 8 points [-]

I agree. But I do think it's worth replying pointing out perceived holes in those beliefs, and seeing if the believer is able to defend them.