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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. Austin Chiang, MD MPH‏ @AustinChiangMD 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @ArchyToothless

      I like this focus on vaccine fence sitters. I think it depends on how you interpret Facebook vs Instagram user demographic and influencer phenomenon on this population.

      1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
    2. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @AustinChiangMD @ArchyToothless

      A lot less is known about antivaxers on Instagram than Facebook. We have several studies like this one suggesting aspects of FB antivaccine groups and propaganda.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2018/01/05/antivaccine-movement-facebook/ …

      1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
    3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @AustinChiangMD @ArchyToothless

      We also know that antivaxers are very good at gaming @facebook abuse detection algorithms to weaponize them against pro-vaccine advocates.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2016/04/01/an-antivaccine-activists-explains-how-she-uses-facebook-reporting-algorithms-to-harass-and-silence-pro-science-bloggers/ …

      1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
    4. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @AustinChiangMD and

      We also know that antivaxers are very good at using secret groups on Facebook to organize campaigns of harassment against pro/vaccine doctors, including posting fake negative reviews.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2019/03/20/harassment-doctors-grieving-mother/ …

      1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
    5. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @AustinChiangMD and

      There are efforts to help, but doctors who want to combat misinformation on suicidal media should know that if they become effective enough they WILL be targeted for harassment. Our efforts to help are inadequate.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2019/03/22/chad-hermann-todd-wolynn/ …

      2 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
    6. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @AustinChiangMD and

      So, I have to ask: Do you know what you're asking when you ask to recruit an army of healthcare professionals on social media? If you are effective, you WILL be harassed, particularly if you're a woman. (Antivaxers tend toward misogyny, fire instance.)

      4 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
    7. Austin Chiang, MD MPH‏ @AustinChiangMD 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @ArchyToothless @Facebook

      Yes. My female colleagues and I have created robust followings of their own from social media itself educate others on how to do the same. They started @AHSM_org with me and they’re stronger than ever especially through the #dontgoviral campaign earlier this year on Instagram.

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    8. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @AustinChiangMD @ArchyToothless and

      I'm not entirely convinced that you do know, to be honest. Have you or they had credible death threats, for instance? Google reputations ruined? Dozens or even hundreds of fake negative reviews of your practices? Fake reports to your medical boards? Complaints to your bosses?

      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
    9. Austin Chiang, MD MPH‏ @AustinChiangMD 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @ArchyToothless and

      If you are alluding to the fact that you’ve been through all this, sorry to hear that. Are you familiar with some of the Instagram influencers or looked at our board? I think some of them would say otherwise.

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    10. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @AustinChiangMD @ArchyToothless and

      I did look at your board. I don't know any of them (although Dr. Patel looks familiar). I've heard of Dr. Swanson. That's it.

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @AustinChiangMD and

      And I notice she's not on the board of directors.

      3:27 PM - 3 Jun 2019
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        2. Austin Chiang, MD MPH‏ @AustinChiangMD 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @gorskon @ArchyToothless and

          Not sure I understand what you’re trying to convey in this exchange. Yes, you‘re very experienced + outspoken about the importance of EBM/facts. That’s amazing. We are all trying to work together for the sake of our patients and public health, across platforms, across issues.

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 3 Jun 2019
          Replying to @AustinChiangMD @ArchyToothless and

          I'm merely saying that I don't know anyone in the leadership of your organization, and, because of that, I'm not sure how serious they are about the combatting misinformation part of the mission. A scene from The Untouchables comes to mind. https://youtu.be/xPZ6eaL3S2E 

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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