It gives me a bit more confidence that I can trust what people recommend here and isn't just hidden marketing.
That’s not to say his opinion is not wanted, just that the potential bias should be made transparent.
You're bikeshedding.
Good thing they... (checks notes) ...know exactly who made the post and can reach out to them on LinkedIn or email them.
Cultural norms are reinforced by good examples, there's nothing good about snippy public comments. Reaching out to them privately isn't hard, and, dare I say it: is more inclusive. I don't think I need to explain the origin of the word assume.
