Uncivil Comments

[Max_Kolbe]

Uncivil comments are bad for science.

Popsci.com will no longer allow comments.

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/20...yCen+Tech)

[Something completely different]

yeah. Unfortunatly some people seem to get satisfaction out of endlessly and repeatedly posting garbage over and over again whilest other try to debate. The same pritty much in the comments section of every media online outlet.

[pineapplebunnybounce]

I agree with their decision. I've noticed that I have a bad habit of checking the comments section after I read something I've never known about before, usually thinking, hm, is this true? I should see what other people think. And if I'm not too interested in that subject that'd be the end of it.

But I never do this when I'm doing research for work or studies, because I know it's bad science to be biased or take public opinion seriously. Comments actually have quite a lot of sway over what a reader would conclude about an article. Which is why, like the article says, evolution and global warming is still problematic for so many to understand that it's not a matter of opinion.

[Captain Colostomy]

It says 'can be' and gives explanation on their site.

Way to twist words, dumbass. (Uncivility can be good for chastising purposes.)

[Tonus]

Most comment sections I've seen are unmoderated cesspools of pure human stupidity. Any site that does away with comment sections is doing the right thing, IMO.

[Max_Kolbe]

It says 'can be' and gives explanation on their site.

Way to twist words, dumbass. (Uncivility can be good for chastising purposes.)

You, know, I didn't even think of that when I posted it. I certainly did not intend to twist words. You're correct, it doesn't say "is bad."

Thank you for pointing out my dumbassness and correcting me. Peer review is alive and well.

[Captain Colostomy]

It says 'can be' and gives explanation on their site.

Way to twist words, dumbass. (Uncivility can be good for chastising purposes.)

You, know, I didn't even think of that when I posted it. I certainly did not intend to twist words. You're correct, it doesn't say "is bad."

Thank you for pointing out my dumbassness and correcting me. Peer review is alive and well.

No worries. I expect not thinking from theists anyways.

[Airyaman]

Max, just a suggestion, but you might want put in a little more effort in your OPs to catch people's interest and to start the discussion on where you stand. Otherwise you come off as a bot.

[Whateverist]

Thanks for bringing the article to my attention. It must truly be a vexing decision for them.