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The only science you're allowed to be skeptical of (on HN) is science other people are also skeptical of, like (say) astrology. Anything else sees you downvoted
by mdpopescu 8y ago
The only science you're allowed to be skeptical of (on HN) is science other people are also skeptical of, like (say) astrology. Anything else sees you downvoted and/or shadowbanned into oblivion.
Groupthink is stronk on HN. (Intentional typo, I just like the word "stronk" for some reason. /grin)
- detaro 8y agoYeah, no. You should bring a bit more substance to your skepticism though than "All scientists are corrupt and serving some powerful interest" (presumably trying to sell one-room flats in this case?). Individual articles are criticized here all the time, especially if they are from the "softer" sciences.
- xvvv 8y agoYeah, except when one quotes critical papers from famous people (Sokal) that do exactly the same. That of course is upvoted. HN does not understand that no adult has sufficient time to refute any random paper in great detail.