[shirro]

I do it very deliberately and I think it is good practice. It ads nuance and balance to Internet discussions which often tend to be very polarised with people shouting at each other. In my view Musk is a very flawed person but that doesn't justify spreading misinformation about SpaceX's very real and important accomplishments. Crazed evangelism over SpaceX also doesn't negate Musk's troubling history of public statements and actions.

[WalterBright]

> Musk's troubling history of public statements

He says what he thinks. Unlike most public figures who filter everything through their PR person.

[amanaplanacanal]

I’m not sure saying everything you think is necessarily a virtue.

[WalterBright]

I didn't say it was a virtue. Nobody thinks virtuous thoughts all the time. But I do find Musk more engaging because the pablum coming through a PR firm is boring.