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Comment author: KPier 28 October 2012 09:35:14AM *  1 point [-]

Thanks for linking to the context! In fairness, though, if people are citing RationalWiki as proof that LessWrong has a "reputation", then devoting a discussion-level post to it doesn't strike me as excessive.

(On a related note: I hadn't read Jade's comments, but I did after you flagged them as interesting; they struck me as totally devoid of value. Would you mind explaining what you think the valid concern he/she's expressing is?)

Comment author: David_Gerard 28 October 2012 11:04:03AM *  1 point [-]

Well, for one thing, Jade appears to be a "she". But never mind, I'm sure it'll all work out fine.

Comment author: KPier 28 October 2012 08:34:45PM 4 points [-]

Fixed, sorry! (I'm female and that mistake doesn't bother me at all, but I know it really annoys some people. I'll be more careful in future.)

I completely agree that characterizing RW as contributing to existential risk is absurd.