I haven't looked over you list, Dan. But I remember a lot of guessing what people think and I don't know what they think. That isn't an accurate picture of 50 percent, 75 percent or any percent. If anything it means most don't have a strong enough opinion to cast their lot for either camp. And it doesn't matter to me because as I made clear in an earlier post, your list is not inclusive of the wider community as I see it. Not even half of it.
By social I don't only mean in person, although that is a big part of it, but also the social pressures that shape the field. See the sandbagging example, or the idea of proving yourself to the community. These are also social issues, which are being overlooked.
But I must stop arguing now, I see deans eyes are beginning to glow blue and can smell that ozone smell and hear the crackling of electricity. now we are definitely pushing it. You are lucky you just made it in before the window closed. If you have a response, don't be offended that it goes unanswered. You may have the last word here.
