Slides from the panel "Online Civility and Its (Muppethugging) Discontents" led by Dr. Isis, Sheril Kirshenbaum, and Janet D. Stemwedel at ScienceOnline 2010.

1. Online Civility and its (Muppethugging) Discontents Dr. Free-Ride, Sheril Kirshenbaum, and Isis the Scientist

2. “ Civility” At The Intersection

4. America’s Science Role Models

5. Hollywood and the Mad Scientists

6. New Media Science Communication Breaks “TRADITION!”

7. So When Does Civility Matter?

8. Rules of Engagement?

9. So What?

17. Incivility: The Asshat Definition Incivility: 1. discourteous behavior or treatment. See also: rudeness, boorishness, uncouthness The antonym of: Civility: 1. courtesy; politeness. 2.a polite action or expression 3. Archaic . civilization; culture; good breeding Source: The Random House Unabridged Dictionary

18. Incivility: The Muppethuggers’ Definition

19. The Consequences of Incivility

20. But What About Language?

21. But What About Language?

22. Appearances Can Be Deceiving…

23. Appearances Can Be Deceiving…

24. Discussion?