Thread by @nicknorwitz

Thread about Twitter culture re #LCHF
1/I put up a thread yesterday about a graph depicting obesity rates over time as relates to the DGA that ended up precipitating some interesting discussions with esteemed experts.After several attempts at clarifications, I removed the tweet

2/ I removed the tweet, but it was an interesting moment upon which I wanted to reflect. I re-read it before deleting it though and, while it could have been better, when I compared to some of the replies there was a mismatch in content, at least IMO. But

3/ But is that the reader’s fault, or my own for not anticipating that my tweet would be read through a particular filter?I think it’s an unfortunate reality,but a reality nonetheless, that when one has a decent following they should realize that their tweets r going to be read

4/ in a particular way. I know what you’re thinking… duh, wake up genius. It is obvious, but I don’t think it’s something many of us really internalize and deploy when composing a tweet. At least I don’t as much as I should. The tweeter (me in the example) wants to think that

5/ each thought will be interpreted independently and “fairly” (as perceived by the tweeter), but that’s unrealistic. Thus, the tweeter needs to take care to be precise in language, ESPECIALLY about controversial topics to reduce the chances of being misunderstood. So, for that

6/ So, for that at minimum, I accept responsibility. I won’t be perfect in the future, but I like to think I’ll trickle forward overtime. Twitter is funny in that it’s a place where you’re supposed to be able to shoot off thoughts that come to you, while at the same

7/ at the same time each word is scrutinized more so than if it went through peer review. And I don’t even have it the worst, not be a long shot. So, I guess I’m saying I should recognize whatever I write will be viewed through a lens obscured by low-carb stereotyped views.

8/ That’s partially a complaint, but not an excuse because its reality. Anyway, just some thoughts from a 4ever student.

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P.S. Kevin, I hear you're "good people" 🤣