I recently posted what I thought was a relevant and interesting post concerning the misinterpretation and following supposed analysis of what AR said about Objectivism by supposed intellectuals. The question asked was, what does that mean for the growing popularity of AR's philosophy and was it something that advocates would have to always have to put up with.

But the next thing I know, religionist proselytizers, apologists, collectivists and maybe trolls (though I have a problem with that definition) are using that as an opening to argue their world view and and others apologize for and try to minimize those commenting as such, instead of addressing the content and questions of the post. Why are these people attracted to this site? Is it just proselytizing or is it sincere?

Is it just an annoyance, or is it a true challenge to the Objectivist? Or is it more confirmation of the increase of AR's and 'Atlas Shrugged''s influence in our world that we should be pleased about? Is it something Objectivists should address, ignore, or attempt to dispute?