Elevatorgate created negative press for Richard Dawkins in a number of major news outlets (see: [[Elevatorgate news stories - Chronological order]]) and within the atheist movement/atheist population (see: [[Atheist movement]]). As a result of Elevatorgate, Dawkins popularity among atheists and the public at large plunged (see: [[Richard Dawkins' loss of influence]]).
== Richard Dawkins explanation of his Elevatorgate comments ==
== Richard Dawkins explanation of his Elevatorgate comments ==