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catocyesterday at 7:56 PM2 repliesview on HN

It does if the person making the statement has a track record, proven expertise on the topic - and in this case… it actually may mean something to other people


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shimmanyesterday at 7:58 PM

Yes, as we all know that unsourced unsubstantiated statements are the best way to verify claims regarding engineering practices. Especially when said person has a financial stake in the outcomes of said claims.

No conflict of interest here at all!

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dvfjsdhgfvyesterday at 9:29 PM

It doesn't mean we have to agree:

https://ludic.mataroa.blog/blog/contra-ptaceks-terrible-arti...

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