[thinkcomp]

I completely realize the inane repetition of these themes, and I wish it weren't the case that such repetition seems necessary. Sadly, it does, because even after repeating myself for six years, and watching other people issue similar warnings, we are still at this point.

When I write one of these columns, it's not because I'm filled with hatred. It's because I don't see anyone making a point I think is obvious or important about the whole affair, and each time I write I'm put in a position of having to explain why I think I'm qualified to comment. You have to keep in mind that I'm not writing primarily for the Hacker News audience, even though I'll post some things on here. To people here it sounds like I'm stuck in a cave full of hatred writing about Facebook. I'm not. I just want to make sure I'm reaching the first-time reader who doesn't realize that there's more to this story.

It's much less about "the Facebook angle" serving my goals as you say, and more about sticking to what's right.

[zenocon]

Thanks. I hadn't heard of you before, and knew little of the origins of Facebook, etc. I just read your book. It was a fascinating read.