[–] Moirae 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Power is perception - every time this happens, every time thy get their way their expectation and entitlement will only grow... as will their thirst for fresh transgressors to punish. Just think what message this is sending to every university and professional body. What message is this sending to every scientist who ISN'T a venerable Nobel laureate.
If we win it will be through open discussion and (mainly) humour/mockery. We are not winning.
They win through internalised self-censorship. Whatever happens to Tim Hunt everyone is terrified to make any comment which might in some way offend the mob, even if it's completely innocent. Which means that they are winning - by changing society in their image without anyone actually consenting to the change.
[–] BubbaJimbo 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I'm reminded of the guy who landed a probe on a god-damned comet being raked over the coals for wearing a tacky shirt with pinups on it. Jesus Christ, man.
[–] vjack [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Me too. There do seem to be some similarities. Anyone who says something they don't like or even wears clothing they don't like must be punished.