wedrifid comments on A Protocol for Optimizing Affection - Less Wrong

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Comment author: wedrifid 31 May 2012 12:18:01AM 0 points [-]

Wait, why is any particular sexual orientation the right direction?

For the purpose of supplying the specific instrumental good mentioned in the quote. ie. Comfort with physical closeness due to lack of sexual potential.

Comment author: [deleted] 31 May 2012 12:22:01AM 0 points [-]

You mean it would be more comfortable for women?

Comment author: wedrifid 31 May 2012 12:47:17AM 3 points [-]

You mean it would be more comfortable for women?

I mean for the purpose of supplying the specific instrumental good mentioned in the quote. It was a quote by juliawise. It applies to her and anyone anyone sufficiently similar which, yes, implies female.