1) Should one aim to speak as eloquently as possible? 2) Will

>>9212408
1) no
2) ?
3) alienate yourself" -fixed for you
And yes.
4) ?

Speaking eloquently = fag

>>9212408

It is better to speak to people in language they can understand unless they have an interest in learning new words in which case is probably not in spoken dialogue, but in reading.

People will consider you pretentious and condescending if you speak above their level. That's the short simple truth of it even if that's not your intention.

>>9212408

It depends who you're appealing to. Nietzsche noted that one of the biggest mistakes when it comes to thinking/philosophy/etc is to mistake clarity for superficiality. You need to be clear enough that you'll not alienate people, whilst being verbose enough to convince them that you're their intellectual/oratorical superior.

2) See above.

3) See above.

4) Hitchens was a hack. Rushdie is actually pretty good.

if your goal is to be a lonely faggot with a superiority complex, then yes

>>9212408
1. substance over style but don't neglect style
2. that's their problem
3. only if you're a bitch.

I find talking like a nigger provides the best results.

Be articulate.

Eloquence is just for showmanship and for elegant expression.