Nick_B
November 29, 2008, 10:22am
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ryanpatgray:
There is something about the nature of great thinkers, a category in which I do not hesitate to place Mr. Molynuex, that often causes them to often not be the best at understanding human relations. Ayn Rand is a case in point. In fact, there are striking similarities between Ayn Rand and Mr. Molynuex. Both are ethnically Jewish atheists. Both are immigrants. Both had connections to theater. I must stress that I think the Mr. Molynuex has a great deal to offer the world and, in the long term, I think that his influence will be very positive. He once did a very touching podcast about an issue I had. I am very thankful to Stefan personally and might not be an an-cap right now were it not for his positive influence. I think he is a good person who has much to offer the world. I have even donated to his cause (I also donate to LVMI). I just wish that he handled conflicts differently.
whoa now. Molyneux has a long way to go before he’s in the league Mises, Rand, or Rothbard. He hasn’t stood the test of time yet. And also from what I’ve seen he offers nothing truly new or groundbreaking.
Nick_B
November 29, 2008, 10:26am
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That is why stuff like this is spam. The author is not starting a discussion, he’s just using the website to host and promote his message. If someone genuinely wanted to reach out to the Mises community, they could be bothered to write something unique and specific.
The more evidence I get a hold of, the it more seems like Molyneux is a dangerous hack, who has no intention, but, to make his wallet fatter.
That is why stuff like this is spam. The author is not starting a discussion, he’s just using the website to host and promote his message. If someone genuinely wanted to reach out to the Mises community, they could be bothered to write something unique and specific.
The more evidence I get a hold of, the it more seems like Molyneux is a dangerous hack, who has no intention, but, to make his wallet fatter.
Some would interject with “Hate the game, not the player”, but I think it’s more grey than that. As long as Molyneux’s views/products/words/etc. are consumed with a good sense of skepticism & debate, I do not see him do much harm, honestly.
I agree that the spamming is off-putting, though.
Nick_B
November 29, 2008, 10:58am
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Nitroadict:
That is why stuff like this is spam. The author is not starting a discussion, he’s just using the website to host and promote his message. If someone genuinely wanted to reach out to the Mises community, they could be bothered to write something unique and specific.
The more evidence I get a hold of, the it more seems like Molyneux is a dangerous hack, who has no intention, but, to make his wallet fatter.
Some would interject with “Hate the game, not the player”, but I think it’s more grey than that. As long as Molyneux’s views/products/words/etc. are consumed with a good sense of skepticism & debate, I do not see him do much harm, honestly.
I agree that the spamming is off-putting, though.
I think the best thing to do with Molyneux is to trust but verify.