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  1. wamba says

    “Science doesn’t get a lot of comments,” said PZ Myers, a biologist and professor who runs the popular Pharyngula blog. “No, it’s the occasional post on atheism that gets people riled up.”

    Alright, I think we’re narrowing in on the most irresistable blog entry: Atheist squid having sex in an MRI.

  2. NJ says

    I think we’re narrowing in on the most irresistable blog entry: Atheist squid having sex in an MRI.

    …with PYGMIES + DWARVES!

  5. says

    “[Seed] got the idea that blogs can’t work with restrictions,” said Myers[…]. “There hasn’t been a peep from the editorial desk.”[…]

    Brayton was concerned, however, about the editorial policy. He spent a few days negotiating his contract to ensure he had editorial carte blanche.[…]

    Smith and Myers also had concerns about editorial control, but were assured that Seed wouldn’t interfere with their posts.

    Remember when Frinktank used to be a ScienceBlog? Good times.

  7. says

    Well, I guess that the only thing I have to say is that anything that gets the message out there, creates discourse and gets people thinking (ok – that one might be a stretch :P) has to be a good thing.

    Keep up the good work Pee-Zee :)

  9. idlemind says

    HP,

    Not to excuse anything, but anonymity makes things a lot trickier, legal-wise. I’m curious what agreements, if any, other anonymous bloggers have made here? [Orac, GrrlScientist, are you listening?]

  11. says

    idlemind,
    I know that Frinktank mentioned their anonymity as a contributing factor, but as you point out, there are other anonymous sciencebloggers.

    Mostly, though, I thought it was unusual that the article focused so much on the “no interference” angle, without mentioning Frinktank or the anonymity issues.

    I think there’s a part of that story that isn’t being told, and in the absence of information, speculation abounds.