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Surgeon/scientist promoting science in medicine and exposing quackery. Editor of Science-Based Medicine. My opinions do NOT represent those of my employers.

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    1. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Jun 2018
      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. 🙄

      2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
    2. Grant Ritchey‏ @SkepticalDDS 7 Jun 2018
      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
    3. The Skeptics' Guide To The Universe‏ @SkepticsGuide 8 Jun 2018
      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.

      3 replies 1 retweet 3 likes
    4. Grant Ritchey‏ @SkepticalDDS 8 Jun 2018
      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.

      3 replies 1 retweet 3 likes
    5. Steven Novella‏ @stevennovella 8 Jun 2018
      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.

      4 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
    6. Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal‏ @maxkatz515 8 Jun 2018
      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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    7. Steve Salerno ... ᴀs Eᴅᴇɴ sɪɴᴋs ᴛᴏ ɢʀɪᴇғ.‏ @iwrotesham 8 Jun 2018
      Replying to @maxkatz515 @stevennovella and

      Why would a man be more inclined to troll for strange among skeptics per se? Is that not a fairly universal male tendency? Is there something about skeptical women that makes them more amenable to predation?

      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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    9. Steve Salerno ... ᴀs Eᴅᴇɴ sɪɴᴋs ᴛᴏ ɢʀɪᴇғ.‏ @iwrotesham 8 Jun 2018

      "Would you like to go up to my room for a drink, then?" "I'm not sure about the epistemological foundations of your offer..." "Well, Foucault might say...." "OK, never mind, just do me."

      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
    10. Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal‏ @maxkatz515 8 Jun 2018
      Replying to @iwrotesham @stevennovella and

      lol. I think it's more like: Her - I really enjoyed your discussion on... Skeptic dude - Well we could discuss it more privately if you like. Her - I don't see a reason to... Skeptic dude - Here's a dick pic Her - OMG leave me alone Skeptic community - just boys being boys.

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      David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 8 Jun 2018
      Replying to @maxkatz515 @iwrotesham and

      Also, some of the worst predators were celebrity superstars in the skeptic movement. Female fans, especially those unaware of their history, could be very very flattered when these skeptic celebs paid attention to them or wanted to have a drink with them.

      8:34 AM - 8 Jun 2018
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      • Jonathan Jarry Kavin Senapathy Kar Elfer Liz "The Mask Goes Over Your Nose AND Mouth" Ditz Grant Ritchey Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal
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        1. Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal‏ @maxkatz515 8 Jun 2018
          Replying to @gorskon @iwrotesham and

          And I know of one fairly popular celeb in the skeptic community who would pray on women who have been through significant emotional distress and depression, who needed someone to listen to them, and who were immediately bombarded with dick pics at the start of any convo. 1/2

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        2. Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal‏ @maxkatz515 8 Jun 2018
          Replying to @gorskon @iwrotesham and

          These women are always afraid to come out against such a well respected member of the skeptic community and that's precisely why they're preyed upon. 2/2

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        3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 8 Jun 2018
          Replying to @maxkatz515 @iwrotesham and

          Yes, there was also that. I started to appreciate the problem around 2010, when a female friend told me about how more experienced female TAM goers would try to protect female newbie TAM goers by warning them about the predators & trying to prevent them from being alone w/them.

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        2. Steve Salerno ... ᴀs Eᴅᴇɴ sɪɴᴋs ᴛᴏ ɢʀɪᴇғ.‏ @iwrotesham 8 Jun 2018
          Replying to @gorskon @maxkatz515 and

          Leaving aside the dick pix... Are we saying it is "predatory" for a popular man, even an authentic celebrity, to engage in sexual dalliances with admiring women in his orbit? Are we really saying that the mere fact of a woman being "in the thrall" of a man obliges him to demur?

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        3. Crusty-Eyed Milquetoast Neoliberal‏ @maxkatz515 8 Jun 2018
          Replying to @iwrotesham @gorskon and

          This isn't the end of flirting or courtship as Jordan Peterson would have you believe. This is about admiring women looking up to a celebrity who will (commonly) abuse his power to turn a convo to a much more lascivious place than it ever should have been, and immediately.

          2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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