They stick a "Dr." in front of their names - that pretty much means they don't get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to not just bad, but potentially harmful, science they try to do.
With great alphabet spaghetti, comes great responsiblity; and not understanding that no, OK!cupid style questionaries are not how you do behavioural science, and no, you can't work out encrocrinal neurochemistry by asking fandom stupid loaded questions, and yes, there's more than two sexes/gneders, and no, you cannot use data without permission or a signed release/consent form which provides the ability for test subjects.
As a bioscientist wiht an extensive background in psychology as well I want these weirdos away from both fandom and my academia with equal fervour.
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With great alphabet spaghetti, comes great responsiblity; and not understanding that no, OK!cupid style questionaries are not how you do behavioural science, and no, you can't work out encrocrinal neurochemistry by asking fandom stupid loaded questions, and yes, there's more than two sexes/gneders, and no, you cannot use data without permission or a signed release/consent form which provides the ability for test subjects.
As a bioscientist wiht an extensive background in psychology as well I want these weirdos away from both fandom and my academia with equal fervour.