[tptacek]

A. Yes, I did read the piece.

B. Because you asked me that, this will be the last comment I write about it. Don't ask people whether they've read things they're commenting on.

I think it's a pretty silly piece that starts with an assumption that everyone in tech must side with Thiel and ends with pearl clutching. You asked. Now you know what I think and why I flagged it. I'm just one of many people who did that, and those are just my reasons.

Hope that's helpful.