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Comment by zepto

6 years ago

The NYT in this case should never be supported again.

Scott Alexander does important journalistic work in deeply analyzing the issues.

It’s worth noting that the story is about how he was right about coronavirus in ways that the NYT was not.

The NYT is knowingly attacking his livelyhood and person by exposing him in this way.

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catacombs  6 years ago

> The NYT is knowingly attacking his livelyhood and person by exposing him in this way.

You have no evidence to back up this claim.

Yes, the fact SSC was fast to publish information about the coronavirus than other organizations. But, do you really think the NYT, a behemoth in the media world, considers an obscure blog -- to many -- a threat?

cutemonster  6 years ago

I slightly wonder if they wanted to get rid of him? (his blog)

  • zepto  6 years ago

    One Scott Alexander is no threat to them, but 10 could be, and this is clearly going to produce a chilling effect.

    Edit for clarification:

    I mean 10 commentators with his level of diligence who are willing to engage with difficult issues without ignoring the complexity.

    We desperately need more of that in our society, and this action by the NYT will have a chilling effect.

    It is profoundly wrong and antidemocratic.

    • catacombs  6 years ago

      What do you mean 10 could be? Ten copies of SSC? That wouldn't work.

      EDIT: Thanks for the clarification, zepto. I see your point now.

  • catacombs  6 years ago

    I mentioned this in another reply, but do you honestly think an obscure blog as SSC is a genuine threat to the NYT?