The scientist in question is probably more concerned with doing science than playing stupid word games with internet posters intent on misinterpreting her statements. I'm ok with that.

For many reasons, plenty of which will make your blood pressure escalate to dangerous rage-stroke-zone levels, scientific researchers often default to male subjects for their studies.

So, what's the end game? Making sure that every one who's committed domestic violence sees jail time? Is ostracized in general?

Abuse is abuse.

In light of new evidence it's incorrect; there was no way to know it was incorrect at the time without access to the video. Unlikely, perhaps, but not incorrect.

What did people think happened? That she slipped? That she pulled out a bat and hit herself with it? That she was faking?

That a mod on a Gawker Media site would claim to be "fighting internet trolls" is at once tragic and hilarious.

That's all well and good, but where's the line drawn? There are tons of products, entertainment and otherwise, that have ethically questionable provenance.

man with a reputation as a lecherous twink chaser, a man who has been known to consort with convicted child molesters and men who have fled the jurisdiction because of those charges, needs to recognize his situation and act accordingly.

Because they express thoughts we all have. To this day I think Weezer's No One Else is a great song. The lyrics tell a terrible story, but it's a good song because you can identify with the sentiment even if you know the idea is wrong.

My mother went into labour with my sister early, scuttling a trip to Florida and Disney Land. I was 5 years old. I still bring it up at family dinner.

A bag of c-ocks! C-ocks. With a C.

Ah, a combination of misguided outrage and "internet tough guy." A bold choice!

How? Please explain.

You should probably go back to not posting because your ideas aren't very good. No, really. Exactly what do you think you're responding too? I mean, I can guess, but then I'm left to assume that not only are you incapable of identifying the key ideas in a conversation, you're also incapable of addressing them.

"Why mess with props when there's a jet?"

"why don't athletes from other sports or drivers from other series do it?"

I have never watched or cared about this sport and *I'm* disappointed he didn't throw his helmet.