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Shorter Michael Shermer

Shorter Michael Shermer

By tigtog on January 24, 2013

Hippieses, I hatesssss them.

Posted in culture wars, ethics & philosophy, parties and factions, Science | Tagged Deep Rifts, false equivalence, randroids, skeptics | 6 Responses

The thing about intimidatory silencing tactics?

The thing about intimidatory silencing tactics?

By tigtog on September 5, 2012

Sometimes they work out exactly as the malicious arseholes want them to, grinding people down until they feel the need to stop speaking out. But the technology that gives the bullies a megaphone to amplify their intimidation is a two-edged sword.

Posted in ethics & philosophy, gender & feminism, social justice, technology | Tagged atheism, critical thinking, cyber-stalking, cyberbullying, Deep Rifts, intimidation, marginalisation, sexual harassment, silencing tactics, skeptics, street harassment | 24 Responses

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Update on the Skeptic/Atheist Anti-Feminism Wars

By tigtog on August 30, 2012

Greta Christina’s latest post sums up the last few months pretty well.

Posted in ethics & philosophy, gender & feminism, religion, social justice | Tagged atheism, critical thinking, skeptics | 16 Responses

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