Vladimir_Nesov comments on Practical Advice Backed By Deep Theories - Less Wrong

42 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 25 April 2009 06:52PM

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Comment author: pjeby 27 April 2009 01:46:43AM *  1 point [-]

I am unable to make enough sense of what you say to try it. It is not written in a language I can read.

And that's not a criticism I have a problem with. Hell, if you actually tried something and it didn't work, and you gave me enough information to be able to tell what you did and what result you got instead , that would be excellent criticism, in my book.

Helpful criticism is helpful, and always welcomed, at least by me.

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 27 April 2009 12:06:34PM 0 points [-]

And that's not a criticism I have a problem with.

Why shouldn't you?

Comment author: pjeby 27 April 2009 05:43:18PM 2 points [-]

Why shouldn't you?

I don't understand. Why should I have a problem with Eliezer's criticism, or any considered criticism or honest opinion? It is only ignorant criticism and anti-applause lights that I have a problem with.

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 27 April 2009 05:55:15PM *  4 points [-]

Well, that's ambiguity in interpretation of "having a problem with something". I (mis)interpreted your statement to mean "this kind of criticism doesn't bother me", that is you are not going to change anything in yourself in response, which would be unhealthy, whereas you seem to have intended it to say "this kind of criticism doesn't offend me".