What is our goal? To make Goldacre look bad and possibly putting us one step closer to the perception that we are being "vexatious" or make a point that is one step closer to helping our cause?
Confrontation won't embarrass him, he's been in a lot of tricky situations, but it could possibly make him even more dismissive or defensive. It didn't work with Coyne. Loaded words might have the same effect.
IMHO, we have every rght to question him about this. But what is the best way to handle this without everyone leaving with egg on their face. It's kind of a catch 22 all around.
So how can we use a q&a venue, not to be mistaken with t&a, where there is little time to make a point?
@Jenny TipsforME made some good points about framing in the following blog.
http://forums.phoenixrising.me/inde...s-persuasion-and-reframing-me-awareness.1956/
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@Bob and
@Snowdrop said.
I don't have any answers only questions at this point. There are probably many approaches that are valid and vary according to each situation. The kicker is finding the most effective balance, which is easier said than done.
What I would hate to see*, is slamming what he says, earning high fives all around from our camp with the musical theme of Rocky playing in the background and testosterone oozing from each and everyone's pores. That might feel very good, but does it really help in the longrun?
In theory, even if you disagree with other issues, I think most of us would agree more than disagree with his take on studies. I find it
very puzzling that he doesn't answer these questions but he's in an awkard situation. Actually hes put himself in an awkward situation, so that's on him. There are no simple solutions if one is even available.
I really don't have a fu**ing clue what the answer(s) are but maybe in the process of asking these questions, some will become more apparent.
@ScottTriGuy Good luck and give us an update.
*theoretically
ETA I think it's better to leave out mentioning the BS site as he has distanced himself more and more, because of his other commitments In the coming months there may be a complete break with the forum taking on a new name. Bets are being taken as to when this will happen.