Alchemy is explicitly prohibited in scientific forums as it is classified as a non-mainstream theory. The moderators emphasize that discussions should focus on mainstream science, which includes topics found in current textbooks and reputable journals. The official guidelines can be accessed through the INFO menu under "Terms & Rules," which outlines acceptable sources and topics for discussion. This clarification aims to maintain the integrity of scientific discourse within the community.
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Alchemy is not a science and as such not an allowed topic. It falls under the category of non-mainstream theories.alchemical said:Ok, let's get this straight once and for all, chemists and moderators. I've read the rules and no where does it say that talk of alchemy isn't allowed. However, in my introduction one of the moderators mentioned that discussion about alchemy wasn't allowed. Is he mad? What is the official word?
You can find the official word by going to the INFO menu at the top of any page here, and choosing "Terms & Rules." Basically:alchemical said:What is the official word?
By textbooks and journals, we mean reasonably current ones. See the section Non-mainstream theories for examples (not an exhaustive list) of things that we don't discuss here. See the section Acceptable sources for information about journals and other sources that are OK.We wish to discuss mainstream science.That means only topics that can be found in textbooks or that have been published in reputable journals.