The reason "bro" is such a good descriptive term is because unlike some of the other things said about the worst of #bropenscience this one sticks in a way they really don't like.
I'm for #openscience. That's why I care to criticise the frolicking brobots and their silliness.
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Replying to @o_guest
The points you make in this thread are fantastic & informative. But, re
#bropenscience: in NZ the use of "bro" in this pejorative way feels uncomfortable given that it's a greeting/term of affection that's especially (but not exclusively) associated with the Māori community.1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes -
Replying to @matthewmatix
Oh, I had no idea. Interesting and thank you for the kind words. What would work more for NZ?
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I'm not really sure, unfortunately! I don't think we have a word that's equivalent to what you're meaning (this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bro_(subculture) …, right?) I'm also not sure how much (if at all) this would bother Māori researchers - I'm not Māori - so I'm hesitant to say "Don't do it". >
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Maybe just using the word in such a way that it's clear what behaviour/subculture you're satirising would be enough to avoid unintentional confusion or offence amongst those who use the word in a different way? Idk, I might be overthinking this!
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I'll try to be clear! Good point! 
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Just in case you've not seen it, do you think the rest of the thread is making the point enough?
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