I am probably going to be critizied for this, but

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding gravity as the sole force governing the orbits of celestial bodies. Some participants reference an article claiming the existence of a "Stellar Repulsion Force" that allegedly surpasses gravity, but this claim is met with strong criticism, highlighting its lack of scientific credibility. The consensus is that gravity is the primary force maintaining the structure of stars and planets, with no substantial evidence supporting alternative theories. Participants emphasize the importance of scientific rigor and the dangers of fringe theories being presented as valid. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for credible scientific discourse and the rejection of unsupported claims.
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Danger said:
Yeah... you make good points there (the first two, anyhow).

The first two good points I ever make at PF?
 
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Crazy8s said:
Go back and re-read your cynical post. You will see about what I refer.
Are you not confusing objective, balanced scepticism with cynicism. From an independent perspective your posts seem considerably more cynical than those of SpaceTiger.
I would also be interested in your evidence for saying Newton and da Vinci were considered crackpots. That runs counter to everything I have read about either man.
 
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I find it difficult to find anything credible in any portion of the zetatalk website. This is the website founded by a woman who claims to talk to aliens and other subjects beyond even the realm of pseudoscience.
 
  • #34
DrChinese said:
And THAT is why I like PhysicsForums!
And I am especially glad that the same crackpots cannot peddle their wares here.
To be honest i don't know how i came across this site, but i am glad i did. I think i can pretty much say its safe to say that the experts here are very competent in the fields of science that they do post about on here. Please note that i don't post much here i mostly read and i will be starting school and hopefully later i will be able to contribute a bit more to the discussions that do take place on this wonderful site.

physicsforums, does rule :biggrin:
 
  • #35
EL said:
The first two good points I ever make at PF?
Not at all. :biggrin:
I always enjoy reading your posts. Just never mentioned it before.
 

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