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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

The Polack MSgt

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Reply to progressoid (Original post)

Fri Aug 5, 2016, 07:38 PM

Aug 2016

Needs more visibility. We all need to push back against ignorance - especially on FB

People who believe in woo and nonsense hate hearing facts. I have had many discussions end with people harumphing and name calling because I want proof.

When I point out that a position's popularity is not proof that it's correct they act like I just kicked their kitten

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Skepticism – Banned by Facebook [View all] progressoid Aug 2016 OP

I'm not surprised. Archae Aug 2016 #1

I like that page. ZombieHorde Aug 2016 #2

K&R The Polack MSgt Aug 2016 #3

Fortunately.... AlbertCat Aug 2016 #4