[tptacek]

Sure, I mean, he was wrong, and I assume he knows he's wrong, and wouldn't say the same thing today. He's not dumb. Just this take is.

[otterley]

I’ll take someone who’s dumb over someone who is smart but rudely and confidently incorrect any day. Modesty, thoughtfulness, and kindness are too-undervalued virtues in our business.

[tptacek]

I agree with everybody else who's wondered why this got posted today.

[otterley]

I too wonder why as it’s not news.

That said, I don’t know whether Theo has since “eaten crow” or has otherwise personally evolved.

[newsomix9xl]

I would still prefer the opinions of smart rude people over not, but agreed about modesty, thoughtfulness, and kindness.

And even smart people can be wrong. Sometimes a lot.