I've been concerned for at least that long. I have spoken out about the state of skepticism and have said publicly that I don't like to identify as a skeptic because of all the BS that's going on; the problem is that there isn't a better term. 1/2
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@PrismPodcast has a show lined up at NECSS with me, Clay,@FinchLydia,@MrMMarsh, and@crackedscience to analyze the "State of Skepticism" and hopefully offer solutions to what plagues the movement. Something needs to happen. 2/23 replies 7 retweets 25 likes -
Replying to @SkepticalDDS @gorskon and
You make it sound like it’s on the schedule at NECSS! People will be disappointed to find out its a private recording. Should we charge $150 for tickets? :p
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Replying to @crackedscience @gorskon and
It's the American Skeptic way! For an extra fee, you can come hang out with the Prism celebrities beyond the velvet rope where rank and file skeptics aren't allowed!
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Replying to @SkepticalDDS @crackedscience and
Since I wasn't invited, I guess I'll pass. I've never paid extra to hang out with skeptic celebrities.
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Replying to @gorskon @crackedscience and
You don't have to, nor do I. Because we're posh. But if the rank and file want to touch the hem of Randi's or the SGU's garments, they have to pony up. You don't see this behaviour at
@QEDcon , BTW. (And I hope it stays that way) It is as different as night and day.5 replies 1 retweet 5 likes -
Replying to @SkepticalDDS @gorskon and
Grant - that's a bit unfair. The SGU makes itself completely available to all attendees. We hang out, chat with guests, go to the events, and are completely approachable. Like all conferences, people can pay for extra events that take extra work.
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Replying to @SkepticsGuide @gorskon and
Don't get me wrong. I love the SGU and everyone associated with you! And I know everyone is approachable during the conferences. You guys are great, and I'm sorry I singled you out. However, I do have a problem with the "Class System" that is inherent in American Skepticism.
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Replying to @SkepticalDDS @SkepticsGuide and
I still disagree. There is nothing different about skepticism than any other social group. And there is no "class" system - people who's work has value tend to get recognized. Yes, there are self-promoters, like everywhere.
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Replying to @stevennovella @lizditz and
I have witnessed skeptics protect sexual predation like it's going out of style (wish it was). This is an indelible stain on the community and is continuously overlooked. Not to mention how many males just get into the community just to troll for strange.
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This is perhaps the most destructive problem currently in organized skepticism, a problem that makes it really hard to go beyond the "old white dude" problem of lack of diversity. I know I've been guilty at times of not speaking out as forcefully as I know I should.
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Replying to @gorskon @stevennovella and
Men must recognize the abhorrent behaviors they used to exhibit, and the current ones they overlook in the name of friendship or, even worse, some paradigm of skepticism in which an advocate will have his accusers treated with the same side-eye we issue to anti-vaxxers. 1/2
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Replying to @maxkatz515 @gorskon and
I personally am ashamed of much of my past behavior and have worked to correct it, and I no longer will defend trash human beings because they wrote some cool paper on life-saving medical or agricultural innovation. 2/2
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