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I don't like X, therefore I won't consider X's arguments.

That strategy seems like a great way to never learn anything except whatever confirms your own biases.

I didn't say he wasn't right about this. Just regret that I provided traffic to his site.

That still makes no sense.

I agree, re. makes no sense; the man wrote a fine article. I have read one of Tucker Max's books and I am not proud to admit it. But this was one heck of a well-written article.

Honestly, outside of the crazy hyperbole leading up to the (terrible) movie, he wrote some good stuff on his old blog, and the assistant he mentions(Ryan holiday) wrote a fascinating book called trust me in lying.

What gave it away? Was it tuckermax.me domain before you got to the website, after it loaded, the sidebar bio, or the huge banner at the top?

I do agree with your sentiments on Tucker Max, but I think the message is worthwhile no matter the messenger.

A lot of people need to have this idea hammered in over and over until it sticks. Ironically most of them probably don't read HN.

I'm not sure why this is highly upvoted, but I would recommend reading "How to Disagree": http://paulgraham.com/disagree.html to those who have.