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>The only reason you're aware of Patrick and not any other one of the thousands of entrepreneurs is because he engages with the community and promotes himself.

Hmm. I don't have a dog in this hunt, but it sounds kind of like saying...

The only reason you think the space shuttle is cool is because it's a plane that flies in space.

The only reason you think a swimming pool is fun is because it's a huge bathtub where a bunch of people can swim.

The only reason you think airplanes are cool is because they let people fly through the air and cross distances in a short amount of time.

I mean, all of that doesn't lack unique value and power, you know?




I agree, but then you have to make a distinction: Do you think Patrick is cool because of his exceptional SEO/business knowledge, or do you think Patrick is cool because he is active in the community? Two very different things.




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