So what do we think is a sensible plan based on that number?
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Replying to @o_guest @vcheplygina and
Sorry, I actually got that wrong it's closer to 200+. Can send you a screenshot.
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Please, just to be sure, not send screenshot publically. Many people may not be aware who they are following and may feel targetted themselves. My advice would be to publically speak about in general terms. I’ve had positive experience with that in the past.
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Don't worry. That was never my intention.
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Replying to @o_guest @IrisVanRooij and
Oh. I'm 1 of those. I deliberately follow some people with whom I disagree, trying to escape my own bubble, without becoming 100% misanthropic... What's your take on when unfollowing is necessary/recommended, etc? I ask 'cause I never perceived "following" as endorsement, so IDK.
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Replying to @GraziosiSergio @o_guest and
Agreed. I'd prefer not to be judged on who I follow when I have various reasons for doing so. Following a bad person so that you can easily report whenever you see something bad is worth the +1 to their follower count.
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Replying to @Jade_Pickering @GraziosiSergio and
I think it matters what you/we mean by "disagree". Would you follow somebody who wanted to destroy science and had the power to? Do you see number of followers as a kind of power (e.g., this case w/ dog-piling)? If "no" & "yes", you can see why maybe it's time to hit the button.
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Replying to @o_guest @Jade_Pickering and
This one is hard. On the assumption that some of my opinions are wrong, I have to seek out honest disagreements. But I can't judge "honesty" in any reliable way. I can, of course, do it in certain cases!
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Replying to @GraziosiSergio @Jade_Pickering and
I get you. And super appreciate you engaging here BTW. Same goes for all others in this thread.
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Replying to @o_guest @Jade_Pickering and
Ehe. Not much to appreciate in my case: I'm just trying to learn via hive mind. Never sure when/why it might come across as epistemic exploitation. Might link to the issue of honesty, in the reverse direction...
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I just think the harm done to our community by pushing out people like Danielle is important to discuss. So I am glad you all find it also important to think about.
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