Comment by 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.
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.