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Post-Elevatorgate more attention was given to [[atheist conferences]] and peoples behavior at atheist conferences among atheists. For example, Post Elevatorgate, atheist conferences frequently have anti-sexual harassment policies.<ref>[http://www.michaelnugent.com/2013/01/03/thunderf00ts-inflammatory-video-of-misleading-personal-attacks-on-atheist-feminists-is-not-helpful/ Thunderf00t’s inflammatory video of misleading personal attacks on atheist feminists is not helpful] by [[Michael Nugent]] on January 3, 2013</ref> See also: [[Research on atheist conferences]]
Post-Elevatorgate more attention was given to [[atheist conferences]] and peoples behavior at atheist conferences among atheists. For example, Post Elevatorgate, atheist conferences frequently have anti-sexual harassment policies.<ref>[http://www.michaelnugent.com/2013/01/03/thunderf00ts-inflammatory-video-of-misleading-personal-attacks-on-atheist-feminists-is-not-helpful/ Thunderf00t’s inflammatory video of misleading personal attacks on atheist feminists is not helpful] by [[Michael Nugent]] on January 3, 2013</ref> See also: [[Research on atheist conferences]]
However, the below incident reflects that prominent white men, still exert considerable influence within the atheist movement despite the fact that atheists tend to [[Atheism and politics|lean politically left]].
However, the incident mentioned below reflects that prominent white men, still exert considerable influence within the atheist movement despite the fact that atheists tend to [[Atheism and politics|lean politically left]].
[[File:David Silverman.JPG|thumbnail|left|150px|[[David Silverman]] ]]
[[File:David Silverman.JPG|thumbnail|left|150px|[[David Silverman]] ]]
An article by Sarah posted at Skepchick about a conversation between [[Richard Dawkins]] and [[David Silverman]], the president of the [[American Atheists]] organization, which took place during the planning phrase of the [[Reason Rally]]:
An article by Sarah posted at Skepchick about a conversation between [[Richard Dawkins]] and [[David Silverman]], the president of the [[American Atheists]] organization, which took place during the planning phrase of the [[Reason Rally]]: