[thecatwentup]

What's interesting is that this is the exact attitude that the article is critical of. One persons perceived closed mindedness should not preclude them from sharing and refining their ideas in an academic setting, and being accepted as a member of the academic society.

[lordCarbonFiber]

The difference is that to participate in an acedemic setting you need to come with facts first.

This, extremely low, bar "elitist" as it may be is necessary to provide at least the bare minimum of protection against bad actors. People unwilling to change their view poison the space for all participants. The pursuit of an unmoderated ideal is a false one.

[jtbayly]

Is it "facts" or "consensus reality" as the OP said? I'm very interested in facts. Consensus reality? Not so much.