I feel concerned when you say "backing Kamala Harris has brought more people into our group's circle than any other effort". You have explicitly selected for politically-motivated people when making such an event. Have you considered the potential consequences of getting said people involved in the Rationalist community? It seems like you were only considering the potential consequences for your preferred candidate, and not the consequences for the community.
Do you not remember when Scott was doxed by the New York Times? I do not think the Rationalist community would benefit from any more eyes on it from politically-motivated parties.
You should read David Chapman's "Geeks, Mops, and Sociopaths". It is a very good... (read more)
I feel concerned when you say "backing Kamala Harris has brought more people into our group's circle than any other effort". You have explicitly selected for politically-motivated people when making such an event. Have you considered the potential consequences of getting said people involved in the Rationalist community? It seems like you were only considering the potential consequences for your preferred candidate, and not the consequences for the community.
Do you not remember when Scott was doxed by the New York Times? I do not think the Rationalist community would benefit from any more eyes on it from politically-motivated parties.
You should read David Chapman's "Geeks, Mops, and Sociopaths". It is a very good... (read more)