Is Time Travel Discussion Allowed in Physics Forums?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the appropriateness of time travel topics within the Physics Forums, specifically whether such questions can be posted and where they should be directed. The scope includes community guidelines and the nature of previous discussions on the topic.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to ask questions about time travel and inquires about the appropriate forum section for such discussions.
  • Another participant suggests that the relativity sub-forum would be the most suitable place for time travel questions.
  • A third participant humorously acknowledges the suggestion and expresses a desire for guidance in the forum.
  • A fourth participant cautions against creating new threads on time travel, noting that many previous discussions have devolved into speculative conjecture, which may violate forum guidelines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of new time travel threads, with some advocating for caution due to past experiences while others are open to the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There is an indication that previous discussions on time travel may not have adhered to community guidelines, suggesting a need for careful consideration of the topic's speculative nature.

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i´m new in this fisics forum but, i would like tomake some questions about time travel...is there any specific place to put that kind of questions?
 
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Hi secocarmona, welcome to PF.

Probably the relativity sub-forum would be best.
 
ok DaleSpam from now on you will be my "guru" in PF!
thanks a lot!
 
Before you do that, please do a SEARCH first. We have had TONS of such threads already, and I don't think we need another one. Take note as well that many of these threads often deteriorate into speculative guess work, which is against our Guidelines.

Zz.
 
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