Lumifer comments on Open Thread for January 8 - 16 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Lumifer 10 January 2014 01:00:07AM 2 points [-]

It is, of course, somewhat unpleasant to discover that something you wrote is disliked but it also affords an opportunity for learning.

I don't recommend optimizing for what other people on the 'net like.

Comment author: ChristianKl 10 January 2014 01:37:16AM 5 points [-]

Don't optimize for it. On the other hand it's still good to understand what other people like if you want to convince them.

I do write post that I expect to be voted down, when I think they have merit. On the other hand if I can write a post in a way that will be voted down or in a way that will find acceptance I go for the way that will find acceptance.