Comments on: Robert Spitzer apologizes to the gay community for his ex-gay study

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:34:32 +0000

One further thought on this topic:

Scientists sometimes correct/update prior studies by noting ‘new evidence’ unknown at the time, or a design flaw of the study, itself; or ignoring bad studies, all together. However, this retraction/apology by Dr. Spitzer doesn’t seem to follow this standard practice. It seems to me rather, “Geez, gay community, I hurt your feelings; so, I’m taking back the study”. Lousy science, when we let feelings override facts.

By: Michael Bussee

Michael Bussee — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:59:22 +0000

As I follow this story, it seems the question on everyone’s mind is this: “Why didn’t Dr. Spitzer discover the “fatal flaw” in his research until now?

By: Zoe Brain

Zoe Brain — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:59:22 +0000

I eagerly await his re-visiting of his views on Trans and Intersex people.

But I’m not holding my breath.

By: Anthony Venn-Brown

Anthony Venn-Brown — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:59:22 +0000

Maybe leave the video up but add captions/commnets …….annotations I believe they are called as the video plays.

By: Richard Willmer

Richard Willmer — Wed, 30 May 2018 18:59:22 +0000

I think it is always instructive, and often encouraging, to see the development in a person’s thinking, so do find a way to do this, Warren.

We are all on a journey (well, at least, all us of who are trying to function as healthy human persons).