It’s at least somewhat germane here. As I understand Adam’s post, he is urging GiveWell to weight certain types of animal-welfare harm in its analyses. But that would make GiveWell’s work less valuable to many people whose views materially differ in certain ways from whatever specific views and weights regarding animal welfare GiveWell incorporated into its analyses. I think Vasco’s views represent a valid (albeit unusual) example of those circumstances for a specific potential(?) donor.
I downvoted. Saying that you’re downvoting with a smiley face seems overly passive aggressive to me. Your comment also doesn’t attempt to argue any point, and I believe when you have done so in the past you have failed to convince Vasco, so I’m not sure what use these comments serve.
I also personally think that Vasco raises a very important consideration that is relevant to any discussion about the cost effectiveness of both animal welfare and global health interventions. I’m not sure what the conclusion of considering the welfare of soil animals is, but it’s certainly given me food for thought.
Thanks, Nick. I do not think this is a general animal welfare thread. The post is arguing for GiveWell considering effects on animals, and my comment relates to this.
Strong downvote for the usual reasons brother :). Doing think it’s helpful to always post this argument on on general animal welfare threads.
It’s at least somewhat germane here. As I understand Adam’s post, he is urging GiveWell to weight certain types of animal-welfare harm in its analyses. But that would make GiveWell’s work less valuable to many people whose views materially differ in certain ways from whatever specific views and weights regarding animal welfare GiveWell incorporated into its analyses. I think Vasco’s views represent a valid (albeit unusual) example of those circumstances for a specific potential(?) donor.
I downvoted. Saying that you’re downvoting with a smiley face seems overly passive aggressive to me. Your comment also doesn’t attempt to argue any point, and I believe when you have done so in the past you have failed to convince Vasco, so I’m not sure what use these comments serve.
I also personally think that Vasco raises a very important consideration that is relevant to any discussion about the cost effectiveness of both animal welfare and global health interventions. I’m not sure what the conclusion of considering the welfare of soil animals is, but it’s certainly given me food for thought.
Thanks, Nick. I do not think this is a general animal welfare thread. The post is arguing for GiveWell considering effects on animals, and my comment relates to this.