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  • @jeffw
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    Interestingly, the main author is respected

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_G._Gallup

    Edit: not saying I buy the premise of the article though

    Edit 2: every reply from the above commenter gets 5 upvotes in 2 minutes, while all my comments get 5 downvotes in 2 minutes… nice job being subtle lol

    • adroit balloon
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      1 year ago

      that doesn’t really mean much with regard to the validity of the study, though

      • @[email protected]
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        51 year ago

        I can’t open the link, it’s not loading for me for reasons unknown. So I’ll take the title at face value, and say that as a theory or hypothesis it sounds plausible. Penile adaptations to outcompete other males isn’t unheard of, the most well known example is canine knots.

      • @jeffw
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        1 year ago

        Again, that’s not what my point is. I’m just disputing the characterization you made

        Edit: every reply from the above commenter gets 5 upvotes in 2 minutes, while all my comments get 5 downvotes in 2 minutes… nice job being subtle

        • adroit balloon
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          -31 year ago

          I’m just disputing the characterization you made

          how does opining on one of the author’s reputability have to do with the integrity of the study or its findings? that’s like saying Teslas are good cars because you happen to like Elon Musk.

          • @jeffw
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            The comment called the authors “kooks.” I am disputing that characterization. As you say, this has nothing to do with the study.

            Edit: 5 downvotes in 2 minutes… wow, is this breaking any rules that the person has so many accounts and manipulates votes?

            • adroit balloon
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              -41 year ago

              you haven’t disputed anything. all you’ve done is to disagree and link to a Wikipedia article that does nothing to contradict my assessment.

              • @jeffw
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                I apologize if my comment was not clear. You’re correct, just posting a link is not sufficient. However, the lead author, Gordon Gallup Jr, created the mirror test (see https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/mirror-test#:~:text=A concept of self has,differentiate themselves from other individuals.)

                His work is pretty vital in our understanding or primate cognition. See his recent paper for an update: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-57425-001

                A quick google search gives look as: “a crazy or eccentric person.” He probably is quite eccentric, but I’d say “crazy” is a bit much. Merrimack Webster uses “one whose ideas or actions are eccentric, fantastic, or insane.” Feel free to share why you specifically think his writing demonstrates insanity

                Edit: 5 downvotes in 2 minutes again, to nobody’s surprise

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                  so, after citing other works which have no bearing whatsoever on this one, you agree that he’s kooky.

                  are you trolling for any particular reason or just because you’re bored?

                  • @jeffw
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                    41 year ago

                    I’m sorry, as I’ve stated from the beginning, this work is most likely not accurate. However, I don’t think exploring odd theories makes someone a “kook,” no. He’s a scientist exploring and publishing a review of the research.

                    Again, your comment stated that the authors are kooks. I stated the lead author is quite respected and then provided evidence backing my comment. Again, if you have specific evidence or quotes as to why you think this man is crazy, I’m all ears.