The irony of this response is that I didn't actually claim that you said any of those things. I commented on the book's content and the summary you gave.
Thia reaction of yours is telling though. As well as how you finished your original message:
> niceness has become a huge red flag to me ever since reading that book. I much prefer someone who is good (in competence and/or in behavior) than someone who is nice.
"Niceness" as a red flag? How does that not confirm what I wrote and put you in the camp of those agreeing with the book's message?
> Don't do this. This pattern is easy to spot and you instantly lose all credibility.
The difference is, I don't go around telling you what to do. Be a nice guy if you want.
I simply stated my way of thinking, but it angers the "nice guys" and I get attacked for it.
Oh, and you're not the gatekeeper of credibility, nor do I care how "credible" my opinion is to you (what does that even mean?). Credibility of opinions is just more "nice guy speak".
Not credible and tedious to boot. I know you just learned of this "nice guy" conceit, and you're all excited about it, but I hope you grow out of it soon. Just because you have a new hammer doesn't mean everything is a nail.
Thia reaction of yours is telling though. As well as how you finished your original message:
> niceness has become a huge red flag to me ever since reading that book. I much prefer someone who is good (in competence and/or in behavior) than someone who is nice.
"Niceness" as a red flag? How does that not confirm what I wrote and put you in the camp of those agreeing with the book's message?