Where can I exchange snide remarks for constructive criticism?
Right here. Following Rain's example:
Reply to this comment with snide remarks, about a linked comment/post on a topic which a LW reader could be expected to have some familiarity with.
I will attempt, within my ability and within reason, to turn each snide remark into a constructive criticism. Up to a limit of 101 comments. I won't respond if someone else does a satisfactory job first.
Duplicates are allowed but will yield duplicate responses. There is no per-user limit but please play nice and don't hog them all for yourself.
(EDIT: time limit - end of 2011)
I'll kick it off with Vladimir_Nesov's example:
Where can I exchange units of applause for units of world-saving?
atucker wants to save the world.
ciphergoth wants to save the world.
Dorikka wants to save the world.
Eliezer_Yudkowsky wants to save the world.
I want to save the world.
Kaj_Sotala wants to save the world.
lincolnquirk wants to save the world.
Louie wants to save the world.
paulfchristiano wants to save the world.
Psy-Kosh wants to save the world.
Clearly the list I've given is incomplete. I imagine most members of the Singularity Institute belong here; otherwise their motives are pretty baffling. But equally clearly, the list will not include everyone.
What's my point? My point is that these people should be cooperating. But we can't cooperate unless we know who we are. If you feel your name belongs on this list then add a top-level comment to this thread, and feel free to add any information about what this means to you personally or what plans you have. Or it's enough just to say, "I want to save the world".
This time, no-one's signing up for anything. I'm just doing this to let you know that you're not alone. But maybe some of us can find somewhere to talk that's a little quieter.