Academic research in the social sciences is rigorously based on the concept of informed consent (i.e., opt-in), in the first place. There would be no change in

Academic research in the social sciences is rigorously based on the concept of informed consent (i.e., opt-in), in the first place. There would be no change in terms of research design and the ability to draw scientific conclusions. edit: also, see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27633212 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27633212 for details on research design considerations when conducting social science.