David_Gerard comments on How can we get more and better LW contrarians? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: David_Gerard 19 April 2012 07:27:22PM 2 points [-]

It nets upvotes because it produces a useful response post for the onlookers, who have the votes. This is why it's work, because it involves turning an annoying post into something of value.