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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by maam@feddit.uk to c/fediverselore@lemmy.ca

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.

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[-] maam@feddit.uk 20 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This isn't an user simply stating the benefits of eating meat but an individual pushing for an extremely restrictive diet that only allows meat, eggs, butter, dairy and water that has numerous issues such increased risks of all cause mortality, heart disease, cancers, constipations, muscle cramps, impaired kidneys.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/a-meat-only-diet-is-not-the-answer-examining-the-carnivore-and-lion-diets/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-carnivore-diet

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/may/11/the-carnivore-diet-all-meat-health-benefits-dangers

Following that same logic I suppose it's okay for anti-vaxxers, fruitians, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and conspiracy theorists to also join the team if they dedicate enough effort towards it. The user should be a commentator not a moderator, backgrounds are important to consider in predicting how they will shape the community. Health care professionals will avoid !publichealth@mander.xyz if they knew one of the moderators was regularly pushing misinformation. A science-based instance should prioritize proper information.

This is a disappointing response that will cause a schism in the community as I don't want people like RFK Jr. anywhere near positions of power when it comes to health.

[-] Sal@mander.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

I do take your feedback and other's seriously. I have looked into it and I also have my concerns about the fit, so I will talk to them.

If there is an example of mod abuse, a user report can lead to me taking direct action without contacting anyone. But a bad fit is not an emergency, we can talk and resolve it that way.

Following that same logic I suppose it’s okay for anti-vaxxers, fruitians, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and conspiracy theorists to also join the team if they dedicate enough effort towards it.

If they have positive/valuable interactions with members of the community, enforce the rules fairly, follow the rules, etc... Yes, I don't mind.

In this case, the moderator thinking that eating exclusively meat is healthy is not the reason why I think they might not be a good fit to mod that community.

The user should be a commentator not a moderator,

I think so too

backgrounds are important to consider in predicting how they will shape the community

I do not disagree with you on this. When I said:

I am quite receptive to specific reports of specific actions, but I am not going to micro-manage users or mods and make assumptions/predictions about potential future behavior.

I am not saying that the background is not important. I am talking about delegation. The people who create communities and moderate them own them, not me. I (admin level) am not micro-managing the decisions of the community builders and running background checks on users. I respond to reports. In this case, I was responding to the user that tagged me, letting them know that I am alert and ready to respond to reports of mod abuse.

This is a disappointing response that will cause a schism in the community as I don’t want people like RFK Jr. anywhere near positions of power when it comes to health.

Why would it be disappointing? This is the drama community! Schism in the community is what we live for!!

No, but, really. Sorry to disappoint you, and I do appreciate you being attentive to the community and bringing this up.

[-] commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This isn't an user simply stating the benefits of eating meat but an individual pushing for an extremely restrictive diet that only allows meat, eggs, butter, dairy and water that has numerous issues

I have only ever seen jet say it worked for them, and they are working with their doctor, and everyone's body is different. unlike "anti-vaxxers, fruitians, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and conspiracy theorists" jet encourages people to talk with their doctor, read peer reviewed studies, and understand research methodologies.

[-] jerkface@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

VERY SELECTIVE peer reviewed papers, by necessity. He is using motivated reasoning. He would not be able to reach his intended conclusions if he used the best available research.

[-] commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 1 month ago

he encourages people to understand the methodology and it's limits. I think he's an honest broker.

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