Comment by cutemonster

6 years ago

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

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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?

  • kneel  6 years ago

    SSC is a highly influential analytical blog, NYT is fast becoming a fact free propaganda horn.

    They're bound to clash.