Why do people hate F Sionil Jose?

For the past few years, the controversial National Artist for Literature has antagonized not just ordinary netizens but a slew of writers for his rather against-the-flow views on many issues, from the subject on Chinese Filipinos to María Ressa's Nobel Prize win. Whether or not his views hold water, there is something in him that makes many of his readers enjoy imagining him being pinned down on his own weight. Is it the way he delivers his message? Or does his views simply speak the truth that proverbially hurts? Since you've read his Facebook rants, many of which have become viral, perhaps it's best to scrutinize his critics in order to better understand why he has become one of the most hated personalities on the local Internet scene today. You be the judge.

1. Clinton Palanca: "An Open Letter to F. Sionil José"
2. Leloy Claudio: "'Filipino' is not a race: another open letter to F Sionil José"
3. Pepe Alas: "An open letter to F. Sionil José, National Artist for Arrogance"
4. Krip Yuson: "Safe from what, Manong Frankie?"
5. Joel Pablo Salud: "A letter to National Artist F Sionil Jose on the ABS-CBN shutdown"

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