why do there have to be any attacks? Isn't leading by example enough?
not a value judgmnt but I notice prsn attacks allegations coincide w Twitter use
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the more scientists use social media the more its (perceived as) personal and I
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also feel this in a broad sense. I get my mentions nuked just for disagreeing
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which is fine and I'm not feeling attacked but it's exhausting.
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I think Twitter doesn't lend itself well for civility. Brevity is bad for nuance.
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mentions' notifications being swarmed is also so tiring for introverts/everybody
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I'm not particularly introvert & I find it tiring: seehttps://neuroneurotic.net/drinks-for-morey/ …
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the other day when that happened and it felt like 15 people wanted me to explain
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it was very overwhelming, also being called names and having my character called
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Yes. Twitter is a social psychology amplifier - every rumour, every prejudice, instinctive and unreflective response boosted...
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@tom_hartley you'd think that social psych people would know that! Seems ironic coming from computational me that people online are real.
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TBH, I sometimes think my most valuable contribution to a twitter debate is to say nothing.
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I worry because I know when I contribute many/enough are reading (based on supportive DMs I get) so yes, sometimes you're right
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but I know it's always the case since had I said nothing I'd not have received those messages in support and then went on to be
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friends with really cool people!
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... not enough inhibitory connections!
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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