>what i would like to see him do is perhaps write out an
>article in rebuttal
>but i'd also be ok if he just doesnt bother because CWs
>article (imo) was pure venom

But like you said, it's probably wise he's avoiding directly engaging because Dr. West doesn't seem interested in having a meaningful debate. He just wanna son somebody.

>but ive always felt like twitter has become an occasion to
>'take down' people more so than to engage...
>
>.. im sad to see him go
>his takedown of gen kelly was so necessary.
>his voice is necessary

I agree. Twitter has no doubt expanded the breadth of our discourse, but I see no evidence that it's really deepened it. Hopefully TNC's time off Twitter means more essays, though.