Posts made in 2011
Rebecca Watson
I bet some of you are already spoiling for a fight in the comments of this post simply because of the title.
How ridiculous of you.
I was going to write down my thoughts about the recent ‘Reddit makes me hate atheists’ article written by Rebecca for Skepchick, but it seems so many people have summarised what I wanted to say in a much better way than I could.
2011
Idiot.
Childish.
Drama Queen.
Attention Seeker.
Loser.
Ignorant.
Poster Child for Skepticism.
Freak.
Oppressor.
Sexist.
Cunt.
These are some of the things I have been called this year. I have also often been told I am wrong, silly or stupid for writing my thoughts on various topics, and for speaking out when I think something is wrong.
To the people who have belittled me, ridiculed me, tried to silence me, have harrassed me at home and at work, and who have tried to scare me…
Childish confusion?
There was an interesting article published by ‘The Weston Mercury’ today about some of the stranger things people have reported to the Avon & Somerset Constabulary over the past few years.
Ghost Investigations Today
Back in February I was on a panel with Professor Chris French and Trystan Swale at the QED conference in Manchester. The panel was called ‘Ghost Investigations Today’ and that was exactly what we were talking about.
I learnt the hard way…
Sometimes it’s wrong to keep people believing in delusions. They’ll often work you out and make you feel guilty… damn it! Sorry, Lucky!
Check it out…
