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What's your evidence, Richard Easton??!?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I really have no idea why you're acting like this is a common argument people get into...

This is a very old and organic tradition you're criticizing as an outsider. It's given by the community as a person's contributions change into a legacy that will inspire new generations and ingrain respect for the shoulders you stand on

Without understanding the what and why, you're arguing against a cultural practice in the scientific community. I'm trying to give you context, and you keep trying to poke holes instead of trying to understand