The science of opinion ...


Some may find this interesting (it is).

Some may find this threatening (it isn't, it is science).

Some may read it and use it to help them understand the dynamics of internet forums.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0078433
atdavid

Showing 6 responses by mapman

Science can be very inconvenient. You know all those laws, principles and other constraints that just cramp people’s style.
@elizabeth 

The problem with that is unleashing unbridled censorship whenever an OP does not like a post. I would be against that. 
Rather, anyone, on most browsers at least, can already flag posts for deletion that violate stated Agon guidelines, like spam, or being abusive to another among others.  So everyone already has the ability to help police the site based on the rules if they just care enough to take the time to do it. 
People should stop letting others take their threads into La La Land. Best to just ignore posts from those who habitually post nonsense, spam, etc. Also spam can be reported for deletion by mods to keep the house clean. Let’s all do our part to help keep Agon clean. It’s a big job these days.
This thread would make a nice feature article about science for the National Enquirer.  Inquiring minds want to know. 
Sorry to burst your bubble GK I know you think it’s all about you but the 👍 was for the OP not you. 😘