What does this statement mean from a boss?

Question

He says to me.."I don't care what they say about you....I think you're alright.."

How should this be taken?

Answer 1

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It's a type of back-handed compliment, possibly wrapped in a joke about the fact that everyone loves your work, and he's pretending they say otherwise, as a good-natured tease.   

Answer 2

He's a domestic terrorist.

Answer 3

He's kidding  you, and saying something good.

Answer 4

He likes you, I would take it as a compliment, or a joke. 

Answer 5

Laugh. It's just a smart-alec statement a lot of people think is funny. He's just joking with you. 

Answer 6

He's making a joke. Lighten up.

Answer 7

You were given a compliment and you want to complain?  When a person says "I think you're alright".............then stop worrying.

Answer 8

It's a weak form of humor.

Answer 9

That comment usually means he like what you do.

Answer 10

Its obvious.