I'm getting questions here and off Twitter. Yes I was locked out for sharing the advice from the Danish Health Authority, where children can no longer be vaccinated against Covid. The Danes believe that it was probably a mistake, initially. #1/7

I left Facebook a few years ago (because of personal info misappropriation, and their deception) and I don't miss it. Twitter is a fair bit harder. Thanks everyone. DOS #7/7

But Australia & Victoria would not let us make that choice and engage with society. It's two doses for everyone over 12, or gtfo. I'm a statistician who is used to measuring risk. I know about edge cases, and stratifying population to make sure your advice is tailored. #6/7

This is personal for us parents of a child with a heart defect. We rushed to get him the first dose because of the cardiac risks of Covid. When evidence emerged of rare myocarditis and pericarditis from vaccines, we decided to follow the UK U/18 advice of a single dose only. #5/7

Scandinavian countries are much better than most at explaining policy and risks, not just blanket statements like they're talking to a toddler. Twitter is biased to favour American authorities' advice, which is blunt and not always correct. #4/7

I trust public health authorities. I'm very much pro-vaccination, and pro Covid vaccination. MRNA vaccines are a modern miracle with very few side-effects. I'm also pro evidence, and against fear-based policy. #3/7

Several people have been locked or suspended for sharing this information, and the tweets now carry a warning about misinformation. I feel that Twitter is suppressing a genuine debate and pushing fear. I can't trust Twitter to present balanced information. #2/7

So Twitter in its infinite corporate wisdom locked my account. I won't be engaging here any more. Enjoy the hellsite and see you elsewhere

Buying books and actually reading books are two completely separate hobbies

I'm interested to see how long it takes for Australia to come around to Denmark's position. Imagine forcing 12-17yo children to be double-vaccinated in order to attend a public place, when there was never a net health benefit for them. That was the law up until a few months ago.

Practically half the NBA was looking to hire a software developer or a data engineer last year. If there's an open position with an analytics group for any sport, I bet you it's for an engineer. Be a dev 😈

Oh ticketmaster, this is not customer engagement

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Strong Harrison Jones - Jamie Elliott vibes

The real debate should be whether other sports should introduce draws, not whether footy should get rid of them.

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CD: We have turned this binary variable {Goal | Not-Goal} into a continuous value Statisticians: Bravo! Less noise in this metric CD: Now we will dichotomise the totals into this bigger binary variable {Win | Loss} S: Wait … what?! NO!

If you're not already following @Mike_Honey_ for brilliant Aus Covid data analysis & visualisation, start with this new thread. Some hope for NSW & Vic, worry for the rest especially Qld

Won a huge TV and dozens of games and accessories. I qualified again in 1991 and got to meet Agro and Ann-Marie for the televised final on the Gold Coast. My turn to finish third. I've never seen footage. 6/6