Gives Shits, Not Fucks

Their research is dope. But they wont jam it down your throat.

They call out toxicity, even among in group elites. Apparent shitposts are actually evidence-based eviscerations. Don’t start none won’t get none.

10k followers, h=40+, deservedly
⬆️ (much more rare than self-reports suggest)
Thoughtful Poster.

Think and research deeply. Oozes nuance.

Gets just fucking trampled on here.

~5k followers, h-index unjustifiably low
The Not Online.

They don’t have a Twitter account. They just do some research, live their lives. Probably have a fulfilling social and family life. Appear well-rested and hydrated. Sleeps well.

Utterly diabolical.
Low Key High Achiever.

Great research. Prolific. Kind to others. No drama. Will joke some, but not too much. Self promotes when it’s appropriate. Has friends. Excels in some non-academic domain too. You want to hate them, but dammit they’re legit good folks too.

20k, h=50
In his own category of course is @lastpositivist, who has perfected the Golden Ratio of shitpost:sincere, all wrapped in an internally consistent alternative world. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll think.

still...no blue check?!?
The Thoughtleader.

They are the hub of their network. Their thoughts are so far in the lead that they do not need to cite or acknowledge differing views or critiques. Tweets infrequently, but about their projects. Salesman vibes.

Lots of followers and h-
Unpolished/No filter.

Oh you'll know their opinions. On everything. Salty language. More hits than misses, but plenty of misses. Like the memester, you're pretty sure they have a Research Thing, but damned if you know what it is.

Followers: tons or none, h- ?
Territorial Pugilist.

Must have a google alert or something, because they'll pop up in any discussion or joke about what they study to DEFEND. THAT. TURF.

HOW DARE YOU talk about p-values/ev psych/HEXACO/Popper/Bayes Factors/etc like that, YOU IDIOT?!?

h- and followers vary
Devil's Advocate.

Look, hear me out...
Let's just engage in a civil discussion...
Keep an open mind...
Give it 10 years...
Measures are flawed, BUT black peo...
Orwellian...
Illiberalism is the real thr....

35k followers, h=12
Embiggener.

Won all the awards. Maybe president of a society or two.

Still retweeting people celebrating their first conference poster.
Disarmingly Infectious Nerd.

Their unironically enthusiastic 32-post thread on an obscure topic like the chemical attributes of gecko wrist skin makes your week. They’re so into their topic, how can you not be?

followers? H-? Who cares, it’s too pure for that mess!
Brand Name Consultant [aka Columbus]

Pops into an area for the first time, claims it, make a Big Bold Claim about How it Needs to be Done, dubs “new theory” of it, accompanying op-ed, conference, book deal, grant, etc

but like over and over again

Giant H, enemies, followers
Earnest Asker.

Pretty quiet. Mostly lurks.

occasionally pops into a thread or conversation and just simply asks The Right Question (tm). This cuts to the heart of it all, defuses tension, and generally restores balance with all feeling smarter for it.
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