Some choice quotes from anarcho-capitalists (from the Mises Forum)

[liberty_student]

@Sieben

@Epicurus Ibn Kalhoun

A lot of snippy remarks and you aren’t addressing him.

Honestly, 60-70% of the time, that’s all he does. And I am sure because of his authority here it makes others think he in fact has offered any rebuttal. Either way, I’m just here to learn, I learned pretty easy to let these argumentative tacticts slide

You have to confront LS with a straight argument to get a good response. If your posts have no substance or are poorly thought out, he’ll be dismissive and abrasive. Its probably better this way. I spent time trying to engage these guys thoughtfully and got ignored. LS is just skipping that step.

This. My opponents frequently try to make it about me or my style (an aesthetic) and rarely my arguments. It’s a non-argument, and generally a big waste of all of our time.

I was reading up on Tim Ferriss who is sympathetic to the ideas of the stoics, and he had a list of principles for dealing with haters, and they are quite good in my opinion.

1. It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do.
2. 10% of people will find a way to take anything personally. Expect it.
3. “Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.” (Colin Powell)
4. “If you are really effective at what you do, 95% of the things said about you will be negative.” (Scott Boras)
5. “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” (Epictetus)
6. “Living well is the best revenge.” (George Herbert)
7. Keep calm and carry on.