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I find this to be a pretty poor criticism, and its inclusion makes me less inclined to accept the other criticisms in this piece at face value.
Updating your beliefs and changing your mind in light of new evidence is undoubtedly a good thing. To say that doing so leaves you with concerns about Connor’s “trustworthiness and character” seems not only unfair, but also creates a disincentive for people to publicly update their views on key issues, for fear of this kind of criticism.