I wouldn't really lose respect for the person that forwarded me the link, unless they repeatedly do so.  Then I would start to question their judgment and taste.

I agree. It's a little different when they are reposting another person's article. I had no idea who the OP was, but I read it because of the people who reposted it. So in this case, it's more about their judgment than about their efforts.

Scoresby

I think, for me, it's because I feel like the person is disrespecting my time.  They want me to put time into reading a lot of words, words that they weren't willing to spend the time to think about and write down themselves.  If they won't respect my time, why should I respect their writing?

It also to me is a sign of weakness.  It tells me you don't have confidence in your own voice.  That's another thing that's hard to respect.

Do I have a problem with slop if it makes an interesting point?

I think, for me, it's because I feel like the person is disrespecting my time.  They want me to put time into reading a lot of words, words that they weren't willing to spend the time to think about and write down themselves.  If they won't respect my time, why should I respect their writing?

It also to me is a sign of weakness.  It tells me you don't have confidence in your own voice.  That's another thing that's hard to respect.

See https://stacker.news/items/409383/r/SimpleStacker