I thought was below-par in terms of addressing the considerations of the topic it broached
I would nonetheless expect to be influential, because [censored]
Normally, I would just ask if they wanted to get a comment from this account. Or just downvote it and explain my reasons for doing so. Or just tear it apart. But today, I am low on energy, and I can’t help but feel: What’s the point? Sure, if I was more tactful, more charismatic, and glibber, I might both be able to explain the mistakes I see, and provide social cover both for myself and for the author I’m critizicing. But I’m not, not today. And besides, if the author was such that they produced a pretty sloppy piece, I don’t think I’m going to change their mind.
I recently read a post which:
I thought was treating the reader like an idiot
I thought was below-par in terms of addressing the considerations of the topic it broached
I would nonetheless expect to be influential, because [censored]
Normally, I would just ask if they wanted to get a comment from this account. Or just downvote it and explain my reasons for doing so. Or just tear it apart. But today, I am low on energy, and I can’t help but feel: What’s the point? Sure, if I was more tactful, more charismatic, and glibber, I might both be able to explain the mistakes I see, and provide social cover both for myself and for the author I’m critizicing. But I’m not, not today. And besides, if the author was such that they produced a pretty sloppy piece, I don’t think I’m going to change their mind.
Possible solution: I imagine some EAs would be happy to turn a rambly voice message about your complaints into a tactful comment now and then.
I have a few drafts which could use that, send me a message if you feel like doing that.