Post Paper for Feedback: Is it Safe?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the safety and risks associated with posting academic papers for feedback on public forums, particularly in the context of potential intellectual theft and the appropriateness of seeking feedback in such venues.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern about the possibility of their work being stolen if shared publicly.
  • One participant references the forum's rules, indicating that it is not intended for the discussion of personal theories or new ideas, suggesting that seeking feedback here may not be appropriate.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of using a public forum for feedback, noting that previous instances of similar requests have not ended well.
  • There is a repeated emphasis on the risks of sharing work without co-authors, implying that this could increase vulnerability to theft.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express concerns about the risks of sharing work publicly, but there is no consensus on the appropriateness of seeking feedback in this forum or the implications of doing so.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations related to the forum's intended use, the potential for intellectual property issues, and the historical context of similar requests not being well-received.

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Or will there be a good chance of it being stolen?
 
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KarminValso1724 said:
Or will there be a good chance of it being stolen?

No original thought allowed.
 
From the rules page:
Speculative or Personal Theories:
Physics Forums is not intended as an alternative to the usual professional venues for discussion and review of new ideas, e.g. personal contacts, conferences, and peer review before publication. If you have a new theory or idea, this is not the place to look for feedback on it or help in developing it.
On that page there is a link leading to a FAQ that describes the reasoning behind the rule.
 
KarminValso1724 said:
Or will there be a good chance of it being stolen?
You got no co-authors?
 
KarminValso1724 said:
Or will there be a good chance of it being stolen?

Certainly! There is no reason for other crackpots to not steal it and submit it themselves, if you are foolish enough to do such a thing.

But the more puzzling question here is, why do you have to even resort to posting it on an open, public forum to get feedback? You are not the first one to ask, or want to do this in this forum, and each time this has not turn out well.

Zz.
 

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