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In response to "if it wasn't/isn't so egregious, why did so many scientists complain about feeling muzzled? -- (edited)" by Andie

Because the rules changed towards increased message discipline and people with the title Doctor don't like being told what they can or cannot do?

Posted by Name Withheld by Request (aka BlueKopo) Nov 23 '16, 08:41

Whether it is good or not is worthy of debate but as pointed out, nothing has changed in the last year so where are the "Liberals War On Science" stories? The hyperbole on the issue was way out of touch with the actual issue at hand, which is cute when scientists and science supporters say they are hung up on "the truth" of the matter.

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That's reading the worst into the motivation, IMO. Science is developed through open discussion of ideas and evidence, so it should be no surprise - Roger More Nov 23, 08:44 4
- *shrug* They may not like the title, but they are bureaucrats when they are one of the 39,000 gov't scientists. Bureaucrats don't speak on policy. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Nov 23, 08:49 3
  - Scientific research might (or might not) support policy decisions, but it's not policy. -- nm - Roger More Nov 23, 08:57 2
    - No, but commenting on the why particular research is or isn't useful can be policy decisions. - Name Withheld by Request Nov 23, 09:01 1
      - A) That's not helpful in knowing what interviews etc did not happen, and why. B) Same rules + different people = different practices. -- nm - Roger More Nov 23, 09:09

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Because the rules changed towards increased message discipline and people with the title Doctor don't like being told what they can or cannot do?

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