I was shocked to see this log as it is the largest public health forum. No wonder why people are falling for pseudoscience and misinformation these days as problematic individuals are entrusted in important roles. I suppose it’s time for another migration.

  • streetfestival@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I think the RFK Jr comparisons (unqualified, proponent pseudoscience) are apt. Most posts to [email protected] are credible health science information and posts about the benefits of a plant-based diet are pretty common. The person added as moderator hasn’t posted to that community recently AND - most importantly - looking at their profile they’re ALL ABOUT pseudoscience. Why one of the regular posters wasn’t appointed moderator seems odd. Is this appointment political? Otter usually makes good decisions, but this one seems very questionable. I hope credible users continue to monitor this situation. A .ca admin whiffing like this raises my antennae. It would be a big loss for us all for Lemmy to descend into a misinformation station

    • streetfestival@lemmy.caEnglish
      15·
      2 months ago

      I’ve recently interacted with the newly appointed public health mod on Medicine Canada. Their scientific literacy is adequate for a commenter but not a mod

      • streetfestival@lemmy.caEnglish
        32·
        2 months ago

        For example, on Why are so many young men struggling with erectile dysfunction?

        This is their initial comment. Does it sound like they’re expressing a personal opinion or citing scientific evidence?

        There may be multiple components in fertility, but the majority of erectile dysfunction is rooted in metabolic health.

        After I press them to cite some evidence for their assertion, here’s how they respond.

        This is a discussion forum, everything we say is opinion, i’ve given you my perspective on the issue to the best of my ability.

        This person should be a Mod for a public health community?! Good grief. What is this, the US government?