The Best Way To Blow the Whistle 141
bmahersciwriter writes "Helene Hill thought she was close to retirement when, on a whim one day, she decided to check on a junior colleague's cell cultures. They were empty, she says, yet he produced data from them soon after. Blowing the whistle on what she thinks was research misconduct cost her 14 years and $200,000. See how she and other whistleblowers fared in this story from Nature."
Re:Misleading Summary (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Duh (Score:0, Funny)
Poorly. Rock the boat, and you can expect to be thrown off. It's the Human Way.
Not that there's really any options for other hypothetical species either.
Take a deep breath (Score:4, Funny)
What's the best way to blow the whistle?
Take a deep breath, put your lips around the whistle's mouthpiece and exhale forcefully?
Oh, you meant figuratively? I'd say, that the best way is to avoid working with people who are unethical so whistle blowing isn't necessary. If you do happen to end up in a situation that you know something untoward is going on, report it. But only report it to someone you trust will behave responsibly and has the authority to resolve the issue. If that person doesn't exist, start polishing up your resume and look around for a better place to work.
Re:Misleading Summary (Score:4, Funny)
Ok, then. She had an expensive hobby, and it made it into Slashdot. I'm good.
Re:Honesty is never treasured in corporate world (Score:5, Funny)
It's like being with someone who most of the time is perfectly reasonable, but at unpredictable moments flies into wild irrational rages, screaming about demons seen only by them...
Ahh.. I see you've met my ex
Re:Honesty is never treasured in corporate world (Score:5, Funny)
Edward snowden, is that you?