"This manuscript addresses a politically sensitive issue that I would prefer not to include ..." http://emilkirkegaard.dk/en/?p=6957 #biasinsciencepic.twitter.com/LJsgeywqN3
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To be fair, editors have a right to set the boundaries for article acceptance. Would be useful to know the specific claims/objections
You are looking at the entirely of the email. So that's as specific as it got.
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That seems rather unfair. Clearly didn't go to peer review. Editor should detail criticism so authors can revise or consider other journals
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You are have a way too rosy picture of science about matters left-wingers don't like. :)
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Never been accused of having a rosy outlook before. You CAN be a leftist AND believe in clear argumentation, thoughtful discussion and data
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Of course you can. :) I meant that your view of scientific progress for ideas left-wingers (most scientists) dislike is too optimistic.
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I'm not saying people will/should change their minds. Only that discussions about controversial ideas are valuable for developing new theory
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