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If your sensitivity to anonymous criticism is really that severe, I’d suggest building a kind of emotional immune system and just getting on with your life. Certainly that kind of sensitivity to the speech of others shouldn’t inspire you to wade into a cultural crossfire, especially if you’re in such an advantageous position as a Sam Altman.

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I wasn't trying to communicate a sensitivity to anonymous criticism, rather I was trying to communicate that anonymous criticism only contributes heat and no progress to a discussion. And then I tried to tie together how that heat can lead to suppression.

I take it from your response that you disagree with that. I would be interested in hearing either how you hoped your original comment would contribute to the discussion or how you think I could have more clearly articulated my issue with it.

But free speech says that you shouldn't suppress ANY speech no matter what it is, so you shouldn't be trying to suppress QAPereo now.

Are you saying that I shouldn't ask QAPero questions (suppressing my speech) or are you saying that by asking questions QAPero is being suppressed? How is that supposed to work.

> anonymous criticism only contributes heat and no progress to a discussion

Is a direct attempt at suppression.

I'm saying you're being hypocritical.

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