@tenobrus this is when reputational priors come into play.... if they're respected by others I respect, if they've said stuff that makes good sense in the past / on topics where I'm more knowledgeable...
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Reply · Mar 31, 2024@icantsay gaining the respect of the sort of person who notices and cares is worthwhile, even if that isn't universalReply · Dec 12, 2023@losingcontrol23 😅 i actually do this a fair amount though? ppl here who i've previously assessed to be smarter than me / more knowledgeable about X…Reply · Sep 9, 2024@bayeslord not much tbh ... like, i'd publicly insist when like i'm being accused of something i didn't do, but that's because the reputational damage…Reply · Nov 19, 2023@frinkiac @thenetrunna @wagieeacc agree 💯 w this and at the same time believe in importance of high trust network & reputation among frens as…