Civility Panel Slides

Online Civility and its (Muppethugging) Discontents Dr. Free-Ride, Sheril Kirshenbaum, and Isis the Scientist

“ Civility” At The Intersection

America’s Science Role Models

Hollywood and the Mad Scientists

New Media Science Communication Breaks “TRADITION!”

So When Does Civility Matter?

Rules of Engagement?

So What?

Politeness, or being a decent human being?
Taking each other seriously in our engagements with each other.
Assuming good faith until the evidence weighs against it.
Not writing off each other’s experiences or feelings.

Hard to engage when you don’t feel welcome.
Language (technical/jargon-y, academic, aggressive, profane, religious, …)
Composition of the community (Am I the only one with these opinions, experiences, etc.?)
Am I being heard or dismissed out of hand?

Respect doesn’t eliminate disagreement or hurt.
In serious engagement, fundamental differences may surface.
Speaking up about my experience may make someone else feel bad about herself.
Taking seriously someone else’s testimony about her experience may make me feel bad about myself.

Sometimes disengagement is the way to go.
Modeling good behavior to incorrigible trolls may earn you a place in heaven, but it will make your time in the internets very tedious.
Respecting yourself, and your own interests and limits, is important, too!

Incivility: The Asshat Definition
Incivility: 1. discourteous behavior or
treatment.
See also: rudeness, boorishness,
uncouthness
The antonym of:
Civility: 1. courtesy; politeness. 2.a polite action or expression 3. Archaic . civilization; culture; good breeding Source: The Random House Unabridged Dictionary

Incivility: The Asshat Definition Incivility: 1. discourteous behavior or treatment. See also: rudeness, boorishness, uncouthness The antonym of: Civility: 1. courtesy; politeness. 2.a polite action or expression 3. Archaic . civilization; culture; good breeding Source: The Random House Unabridged Dictionary

Incivility: The Muppethuggers’ Definition

The Consequences of Incivility

But What About Language?

Appearances Can Be Deceiving…

Discussion?

Civility Panel Slides

by Janet Stemwedel on Jan 20, 2010

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