Thread by @GidMK

As an interesting note on this, the last time I contacted an author/editor to point out a study had mathematical errors, I was dismissed by the editor and insulted by the author

https://twitter.com/apsmunro/status/1364220390159970304

Conversely, I've had some really excellent discussions on Twitter about research, people are often happy to engage. Is this unprofessional?

Another important point to think about @apsmunro is that formal channels to critique research take at least months, and can easily stretch to years. The challenge with the status quo is that it often results in no action even for obvious mistakes

If you don't believe me, check out @MicrobiomDigest and her feed. Hundreds/thousands of papers with everything from mistakes to fraud, but rarely is any action taken