Thread by @Ayjchan

Questions to run through before deciding whether to threaten/degrade scientists:

1. Are they directly responsible for a cover-up or are they just annoying?

2. Are they deliberating spreading misinfo or are they just ignorant?

3. Will threatening scientists hurt your own cause?

I suspect if you run through these questions, most of the time you'll realize that the scientist you're super mad at is just annoying and ignorant.

And threatening or degrading them only makes your "side" look dangerous and uncivilized.

Facts:

Not all scientists know everything about every single topic, even in their field of expertise.

Not all scientists are aware they are not always right.

Scientists are human, figuring this pandemic out just like everyone else.

When you come across an annoying and/or ignorant expert, just tweet facts at them, preferably frm a non-anonymous account so they can see an actual human being is trying to engage them.

But the moment you descend into name-calling and threats, you've proven yourself the villain.

Even in the worst case scenario where there is a scientist you believe is directly responsible for a cover-up and deliberately spreading misinformation, take a few days, think about what you can do to help your own cause.

Threats & harassment = counterproductive.

Please take the high road.