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Originally Posted by SkepticJ
Would you watch, say, the Weather Channel if they put forward the idea that rain is caused by sky spirits?
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Great analogy.
But; I would like to add...
I don't mind a fluff piece as long as it's at the human interest level. It's the analysis and justification that irks me. As an example:
1) Tribe X celebrates the annual spring sky spirit that brings a new life to the Earth (Good)
2) Several people have seen the sky spirit nudge the Sun higher. We have set out a time lapsed camera to determine how the spirit does this. Our infrared cameras captured proof of a late appearance of the sky spirit, so this week will not be as warm as expected (Bad)
Locally; we have a big Wooly Bear Festival. The meteorologist that's into it will not use it to forecast, but will talk bout the interpretation of the band of color.