[dvt]

It's literally cited in his bio, and he's using his real name on HN. It's about as far as grift as it could be. If he's being curt, he's probably (rightfully) frustrated that "journalists" are getting such bottom-of-the-barrel facts wrong.

[tadfisher]

But surely you would agree that "my book" just wastes less time all around, and doesn't harm the author's message?

[fph]

A bio is not proper disclosure: it is hidden behind a link that you have to click, and it can be changed at any moment without leaving traces.

[wizzwizz4]

> It's about as far as grift as it could be.

Indeed. I don't generally give grifters tips on how to disguise themselves.