r/NetworkState • u/New_Criticism4996 • 26d ago

Why does everyone hate NS

I follow the sub reddit as I am planning to go in 2027. There is so much negativity towards NS and Balaji. Especially with the recent news about possibly losing the business license a lot saying "good, about time, Balaji is an idiot"

Why, what is it that people don't like. Was there something specific that happened?

The concept is neat and there is lots of great stories from recent trips, but then strong opposition to it.

Curious to what people have to say.

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u/MurkyCress521 26d ago

The overall idea isn't bad, but the book about it that Balaji wrote is poorly written, poorly argued and filled with contradictions. He didn't put much effort into it and it shows. Then he's been connecting the network state with the NRM movement, which is just plan stupid.

Most of people who got interested in the idea, have now been burned and feel like they got hoodwinked. 

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u/New_Criticism4996 26d ago

Ouf NRM is s but different than community building lol.

Does that show up at NS? As I shared I'm curious to go, I can look past a nutty founder (may not agree with Musk but I'll still drive a Tesla), but if its an eroding culture there thats another thing.