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[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

In Don't Look Up, DiCaprio's character is shown getting into flame wars on the internet, and that struck me as something that a professional astronomer would be above.

[–] boboblaw@hexbear.net 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The most famous astronomer today can't STFU on Twitter....

[–] Cat_Daddy@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Especially about shit he doesn't know anything about

[–] Zozano@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

He knows a lot if things! Like, did you know.... You can only kiss yourself in the mirror?

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Bruh, academic publishing is basically being a professional at flame wars.

[–] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I assumed that they did that in their publications and letters to editors, not the YouTube comment sections. I guess I'm wrong (forgot about Avi Leob).