• it_depends_man@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Really interesting because I could easily see this go both ways.

    Scientists from a psychology releated field doing dodgy stuff is pretty much expected. “Researching comments” from a subreddit is weird, especially if it’s done without asking for consent first. That was a thing that bit someone else the other time. Also, a specific researcher being stuck on this support group in particular? For 6 six years or more? Why? If it’s not specifically targeting that group, why is that worthy of study in particular? Aren’t there other self help groups online that could be researched?

    But also, it’s not just a subreddit, it’s an LLC and if there is money involved the pendulum of truth could easily swing the other way instead.

    tldr: Da fuq they doin’ ova there?!

    • HubertManne@piefed.social
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      1 day ago

      I could really see this going both ways. I wish they had pictures of the members. Just the thought of how pent up they must be every second. of every minute. of every hour. of every aaaoooooohhhhhhhaaa