[refurb]

The outrage cycle is strong with this one.

Is this what social media amplifies? Some dude who makes a statement that is clearly atypical gets hyper focused on while internet “pundits” scream at each other about it?

It’s clearly an extreme statement, made with the perfect intent to stoke outrage, that gets amplified, then Fortune writes an article and it gets linked on HN.

Whatever happens to “wow that’s a dumb statement” then moving on?

[threatofrain]

I am some dude. Perhaps you are some dude. Joe Lonsdale and Joe Rogan (in the same Twitter discussion) are not mere dudes — they are opinion leaders. People respect the opinions of successful founders, and hence PG is quoted all the time. Joe Rogan makes insane money simply by discussing his opinions.

You characterize the statement about paternity leave as dumb and clearly atypical, but is it? Paternity leave still appears to be an unpopular idea in the US, or else why hasn't the US moved towards the EU direction?

IMO this tweet was calculated not just for outrage but also for rallying. Rallying is more important than outrage.

[MisterBastahrd]

The person who made the statement isn't just some random person. He's someone who is in charge of a company that has employees and an HR department. It's a disqualifying statement as a leader.

[refurb]

Strongly disagree that because someone is rich or has a fancy title that their opinion matters.

I mean look at the occasional bizarre tweets from Elon Musk.

It’s ok to look at a tweet and say “thats fucking stupid” and move on.