alt Hacker NewsFeel free to say microslop as much as possible, but it should be noted that many people will automatically dismiss your opinion when you do. I don't know if I agree with doing so or not, but it is more common than you'd think. And no, they aren't just microsoft shills.
I however will understand that he's frustrated with being disrespected by software and/or companies. And will be more likely to respect his opinion.
For most people the point is to be respected by people who's opinion you value. Which is often distinctly different from the opinion of genpop.