Crackpot Forum: A Place for Amusing Theories and Discussions

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The discussion centers on the idea of creating a dedicated forum for "crackpot" theories, with participants expressing mixed feelings about the concept. Some find humor in crackpot ideas and suggest that a forum could provide entertainment, while others argue that such discussions undermine the integrity of serious scientific discourse. There is a consensus that crackpot ideas often lead to disruption in main forums, prompting moderators to ban those who persist in posting nonsense. Participants also mention that while individuals can create blogs for their ideas, these are typically banned quickly. Ultimately, the thread concludes with a call to avoid further discussion on the topic and to maintain focus on legitimate scientific inquiry.
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I dunno. I think crackpots are amusing! :-p How about a forum where all the crackpottery can be moved?
 
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2112rush2112 said:
I dunno. I think crackpots are amusing! :-p How about a forum where all the crackpottery can be moved?
Not at PF!
 
Try Yahoo Answers.
 
lisab said:
Try Yahoo Answers.

:smile:
 
Can one here create a blog on his crackpot ideas?
 
Snow-Leopard said:
Can one here create a blog on his crackpot ideas?

Yes, people can make crackpot blogs here. But they are usually banned very quickly after making this blog.
 
micromass said:
Yes, people can make crackpot blogs here. But they are usually banned very quickly after making this blog.
oh that means, Physics Forums help you till PhD or after that if you be a Professor or Main Stream Science Researcher.
 
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lisab said:
Try Yahoo Answers.
Or sciforums.
 
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I never understood why people actually spend their time making crackpot ideas. I thought this was some sort of fringe thing in society, and then I came onto PF and crackpot ideas are a rampant threat here.
 
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Snow-Leopard said:
Here is a Forum Beyond the Standard Model
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=66
What is this? Which branch of Physics here discussed.

Besides the sticky thread that ZapperZ referenced, see also the one-line description on the main PF index page:

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lisab said:
Try Yahoo Answers.
This is single-handedly the greatest post on this forum.
 
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Why must we make a Cracked Pot forum? Shouldn't we also make Split Pot, Dented Pot, and Rusty Pot forums too? Then it would just get out of hand...forums for all kinds of broken cookware! Can you imagine the horror?!
 
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Just one question: if you don't discuss any new idea what are you doing there? Just helping kids to do their homeworks?
 
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Don Quijote said:
Just one question: if you don't discuss any new idea what are you doing there? Just helping kids to do their homeworks?

That's part of it, yes. Discussing mainstream science is another part.
 
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Don Quijote said:
Just one question: if you don't discuss any new idea what are you doing there? Just helping kids to do their homeworks?
And banning crackpot sockpuppets like you.
 
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Don Quijote said:
Just one question: if you don't discuss any new idea what are you doing there? Just helping kids to do their homeworks?

Learning and discussing real science - which does include new ideas. As long as it's been published in a reputable journal, it's fine. You can even discuss a completely new unpublished idea if you're careful, by asking questions around the edges of existing science.

What you can't do is talk nonsense, which is what crackpots do.
 
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Don Quijote said:
Just one question: if you don't discuss any new idea what are you doing there? Just helping kids to do their homeworks?

Boy, you Mods nixed this dude like so fast it made his head spin! :)

Anyways. I think guys like Dr. Quantum and like-minded crackpots are hilarious. And I'm no fan of Rush Limbaugh (yuck), but decades back, he had a crackpot occasionally call on the show who came up with all kinds of crazy political conspiracy theories; this forum can use something like that here, because that crackpot that did call Limbaugh kinda lent an air of levity and hilarity to an otherwise serious talk show.
I'd listen to the program just hoping the person would call again so I (and the other listeners) would get a good laugh...

...lol crackpots...
 
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2112rush2112 said:
Boy, you Mods nixed this dude like so fast it made his head spin! :)

Anyways. I think guys like Dr. Quantum and like-minded crackpots are hilarious. And I'm no fan of Rush Limbaugh (yuck), but decades back, he had a crackpot occasionally call on the show who came up with all kinds of crazy political conspiracy theories; this forum can use something like that here, because that crackpot that did call Limbaugh kinda lent an air of levity and hilarity to an otherwise serious talk show.
I'd listen to the program just hoping the person would call again so I (and the other listeners) would get a good laugh...

...lol crackpots...

Except that this isn't a radio program and having people post absolute nonsense is against everything PF stands for. Besides, it's a waste of time for the members and mods to try to work with these people. You don't think they are simply going to post in a forum named "Crackpots Post Here" do you? No, they are going to post on the main forums and cause an uproar. Banning them is the ONLY viable solution because they don't listen to reason and are obsessed with their own ideas.
 
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Snow-Leopard said:
Can one here create a blog on his crackpot ideas?

Heck, I can be the Moderator of the crackpot forum. My signature? "I shall continue to ban IP addresses until morale improves!"
 
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2112rush2112 said:
Boy, you Mods nixed this dude like so fast it made his head spin! :)

Anyways. I think guys like Dr. Quantum and like-minded crackpots are hilarious. And I'm no fan of Rush Limbaugh (yuck), but decades back, he had a crackpot occasionally call on the show who came up with all kinds of crazy political conspiracy theories; this forum can use something like that here, because that crackpot that did call Limbaugh kinda lent an air of levity and hilarity to an otherwise serious talk show.
I'd listen to the program just hoping the person would call again so I (and the other listeners) would get a good laugh...

...lol crackpots...

Y'know, there's nothing to prevent you from pursuing your "hobby". Just go to Usenet and SciForums and knock yourself out.

Zz.
 
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I think the topic has been answered well enough. Requesting a lock so more people don't come in trying to defend crackpots or suggest we open a forum for them.
 
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Done.
 

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