Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the appropriate forum category for posting a brief about black holes and energy transfer across the event horizon. Participants are providing feedback on where the brief should be placed within the Physics Forums structure.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that the brief should be posted in either the Astrophysics or Relativity forum, considering the topic's relevance to black holes.
- One participant notes that the Astrophysics forum has existing threads about black holes, indicating a community interest in that area.
- Another participant mentions that the Relativity forum may provide valuable feedback, especially if the brief involves technical aspects of General Relativity.
- There is a clarification of the distinctions between Cosmology, Astrophysics, and Relativity, with a consensus that black holes are primarily related to Astrophysics.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the brief should be placed in either the Astrophysics or Relativity forum, but there is no consensus on a single preferred category.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty regarding the specific criteria that moderators use for categorizing threads, particularly in relation to the Relativity forum.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in the categorization of astrophysical topics and those seeking feedback on academic writing related to black holes may find this discussion relevant.
