The words "gullible" and "credulous" are commonly used as synonyms. The work did much to bolster Aubrey's posthumous reputation as a superstitious and credulous eccentric. This version presents the Marines as astute and experienced world travelers rather than credulous dopes. Atheists and members of other religions may regard many other religious faiths as credulous cults. Snopes.com reports that the website perpetrates hoaxes and rumors to prey on credulous readers. Sceptic Joe Nickell criticised Grosse and Playfair's investigations as "credulous". Nickell writes that reports are often exaggerated by credulous witnesses. Some questioned his objectivity, claimed he was credulous and suggested his investigations were flawed. She then alleged that scientists in general showed "credulous and biased" acceptance of evolution. Simon Hoggart and Mike Hutchinson described Targ as willing to believe and overly credulous. Straubinger's conclusion is credulous and contradicted by the available evidence. Science writer Martin Gardner dismissed Beloff as credulous and willing to believe. Cicero saw these events as merely coincidental; only the credulous could think them ominous. Moderate Islamists, such as Banisadr, were "credulous and submissive" towards Khomeini. On Coady's account we are justified in being credulous.