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"If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him."

Probably every culture has something to say about pretentiousness, false prophets, stolen valor, etc.

I think this is just a case of friendly fire.

u/esbeeb got fluffed up, commented in public, and is now in a public food fight.

Better would have been to keep this private. Now his best PR/diplomatic move would be to say he'll confer with the "chief librarian" offline and he's sorry for all the fuss.

We've all been there.

PS- Yes, I know, this koan is most often interpreted to mean one should tackle one's own preconceptions. I'm making a point. Before getting dramatic, first get curious.



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