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antiquemule t1_jaeipty wrote

Reply to comment by RoDeltaR in Black holes may be quietly generating the force that is tearing the universe apart, experts say by dr_gus

Well, it is actually "Dr. Becky's" professional speciality, and she is currently a research fellow at Oxford University, so I think she is worth listening to.

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thetomahawk42 t1_jaf0pe6 wrote

You don't need the quotes around her name.

It's actually her name and correct title.

The quotes give an air-quotes sarcastic feel, which I don't think you intend.

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Ill-Manufacturer8654 t1_jaf3vqg wrote

The correct title would be: Dr. Smethurst.

"Dr. Becky" is a light hearted informal youtube name and I think the quotes are valid. It's got a "Dr. Nick!" quality too it.

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EricPostpischil t1_jaf3wnb wrote

I think the quotes were to point out the previous commenter’s use of Dr. Smethurst’s first name in that way could be considered diminutive. Unless Dr. Smethurst prefers to be known as Dr. Becky or the commenter has a personal relationship justifying the familiarity, it may be impolite to use “Dr. Becky.” If she does use that form, antiquemule may have been unaware of it or may consider it impolite nonetheless.

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