First, I am not calling you a wacko or any such thing! And you are beloved on this forum. What I particularly value is that you single-handedly created the phenomenon of people identifying where in the world they are. I love that. I don't share my own so as to protect the security of my own family, and I saw someone else wa…
First, I am not calling you a wacko or any such thing! And you are beloved on this forum. What I particularly value is that you single-handedly created the phenomenon of people identifying where in the world they are. I love that. I don't share my own so as to protect the security of my own family, and I saw someone else walk it back the other day. But it certainly helps to see where commenters are coming from with their perspective. Maybe you don't share your last name for a similar reason.
I also note that "getting triggered" is a psychological term to describe an almost involuntary response, as for people with PTSD. I was not triggered. I don't "sweat the small stuff" and gave consideration to whether or not to respond to your post.
My main point is not a confrontation to your personally. I am not a moderator on this forum, but I am versed in scientific method and what constitutes evidence--facts--in the domains of academia (like Heather does), journalism (like Heather advocates and practices to check verifiable sources), and investigations for courts.
Rendering an opinion or taking literary license, particularly as a writer in the arts of fiction and poetry, is distinctly different from asserting a fact. I only ask that anyone not muddle them. I know it's not intentional on your part, but muddling facts is a slippery slope to misinformation, and lord knows we have too much of that circulating. Asserting verifiable fact-based information is also an important tool to counter disinformation that is circulated by agents with a nefarious agenda.
Yes, Republicans are using autocratic, strongmen playbooks like Hitler did. My point is that it's more than "hey, that's a good idea." Money talks, and following the money is critical in analyzing the power dynamics of our global politico-economy and its various participants.
I hope this helps to clarify. Thank you in turn for your thoughtfulness.
Hi Roland,
First, I am not calling you a wacko or any such thing! And you are beloved on this forum. What I particularly value is that you single-handedly created the phenomenon of people identifying where in the world they are. I love that. I don't share my own so as to protect the security of my own family, and I saw someone else walk it back the other day. But it certainly helps to see where commenters are coming from with their perspective. Maybe you don't share your last name for a similar reason.
I also note that "getting triggered" is a psychological term to describe an almost involuntary response, as for people with PTSD. I was not triggered. I don't "sweat the small stuff" and gave consideration to whether or not to respond to your post.
My main point is not a confrontation to your personally. I am not a moderator on this forum, but I am versed in scientific method and what constitutes evidence--facts--in the domains of academia (like Heather does), journalism (like Heather advocates and practices to check verifiable sources), and investigations for courts.
Rendering an opinion or taking literary license, particularly as a writer in the arts of fiction and poetry, is distinctly different from asserting a fact. I only ask that anyone not muddle them. I know it's not intentional on your part, but muddling facts is a slippery slope to misinformation, and lord knows we have too much of that circulating. Asserting verifiable fact-based information is also an important tool to counter disinformation that is circulated by agents with a nefarious agenda.
Yes, Republicans are using autocratic, strongmen playbooks like Hitler did. My point is that it's more than "hey, that's a good idea." Money talks, and following the money is critical in analyzing the power dynamics of our global politico-economy and its various participants.
I hope this helps to clarify. Thank you in turn for your thoughtfulness.
Ellie