wedrifid comments on A discussion of heroic responsibility - Less Wrong

39 Post author: Swimmer963 29 October 2014 04:22AM

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Comment author: RobinZ 18 November 2014 05:46:35AM 0 points [-]

I didn't propose that you should engage in detailed arguments with anyone - not even me. I proposed that you should accompany some downvotes with an explanation akin to the three-sentence example I gave.

Another example of a sufficiently-elaborate downvote explanation: "I downvoted your reply because it mischaracterized my position more egregiously than any responsible person should." One sentence, long enough, no further argument required.

Comment author: wedrifid 18 November 2014 07:47:12AM -1 points [-]

I retract my previous statement based on new evidence acquired.

Comment author: RobinZ 18 November 2014 02:46:07PM 0 points [-]

I continue to endorse being selective in whom one spends time arguing with.