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 @SkepticsGuide and
And I respect the right of the individual/organization to do what they want. But it does lead to stratification and lack of diversity in the "skeptical movement," IMO. That's my concern. I'm eager to see what you think of QED this fall, Steve. I'll be there as well.
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Replying to @SkepticalDDS @stevennovella and
I definitely want to go to QEDCon again, although, unfortunately, it won't be this year. It was the best skeptics conference I've ever attended. Better, even, than TAM.
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Replying to @gorskon @stevennovella and
And you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced
@edskeptics hospitality in Edinburgh for Skeptics in the Fringe every August! Amazing event!1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @SkepticalDDS @gorskon and
We’ve told you before Grant. Despite the flattery, we’re not having you back again after the demands you set last year. We’re still getting letters from the hotel about all the hamsters.
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Grant does tend to be like that...
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Replying to @gorskon @edskeptics and
That's the point that I wanted to make from the start. The skeptical community needs to be more open minded about hamsters.
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Replying to @SkepticalDDS @edskeptics and
Well why didn't you just say so in the first place?
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