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The discussion revolves around a newcomer seeking guidance on how to present a personal theory related to Dark Matter and the EM/Quantum Duality paradox. The scope includes the submission of speculative ideas and the challenges faced by non-experts in conforming to formal scientific standards.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant expresses a desire to submit a personal theory on Dark Matter and the EM/Quantum Duality paradox for scrutiny by forum contributors, indicating a lack of formal scientific background.
  • Another participant provides a link to the independent research forum, suggesting it as a suitable place for submission.
  • The original poster questions whether their collection of ideas, which does not conform to standard paper formats, can still be submitted to the independent research forum.
  • A participant emphasizes that personal theories and speculative posts are generally not accepted on the forum, except in the independent research sub-forum, which has strict requirements.
  • Another participant mentions the existence of a forum for "crackpottery," suggesting it as an alternative outlet for unconventional ideas.
  • The original poster expresses appreciation for the guidance received, noting they found helpful answers without resorting to derogatory terms.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the limitations regarding the submission of personal theories and the need for conformity to specific formats. However, there is a divergence regarding the appropriateness of discussing unconventional ideas, with some suggesting alternative forums for such discussions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the challenges faced by non-experts in navigating formal scientific discourse and the restrictions placed on speculative theories within the forum.

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Hello there,

I am utterly new to this forum and am looking for a little guidance. I am by no means a physics expert, but do have an interest in its various subjects. Can someone please guide me as to how I can present a theory of my own model on Dark Matter & the EM/Quantum Duality paradox for sruitiny by the contributors to these forums?

The reason I would like to submit this is so that perhaps my own (likely incorrect) model can be corrected (or even explored?). I have held these notions since my early teens and am realising some serious oddities as I read through my new collection of popular science books; the oddities are in the fact that I cannot disprove my own theory/model.

Any help or guidance would be very welcome as it is beginning to interfere with my sleep-pattern and ultimately may lead to some unhappy patients!

With thanks in advance
Ali
 
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Hi DaleSpam,

Thank you for the pointer. I read the rules of submission: I'm unfortunately not a scientist and am not able to submit anything that conforms to the format of a regular paper (abstract etc.), mainly since it is a collection of ideas as opposed to any experimental results. Should I still send it to the same forum or should I try a different section, bearing in mind that it is a good 2.5k words long?
 
If you are unable or unwilling to conform to the required format then it is not going to be acceptable anywhere else on PF. The usual rule is that personal theories and speculative posts are forbidden. PF is for learning about mainstream science. The one exception to that rule is the independent research sub-forum, which is moderated and has stringent requirements in order to ensure that it does not become a mirror of so many other internet forums.
 
DaleSpam said:
If you are unable or unwilling to conform to the required format then it is not going to be acceptable anywhere else on PF. The usual rule is that personal theories and speculative posts are forbidden. PF is for learning about mainstream science. The one exception to that rule is the independent research sub-forum, which is moderated and has stringent requirements in order to ensure that it does not become a mirror of so many other internet forums.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is a forum for general crackpottery; perhaps the O/P may find an outlet there.
Here's the crackpot forum for all concerned: https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5
 
'Crackpottery'? Love it! I found a few answers here and there and from two of your more helpful contributors, all without having to call anyone names like crackpot. Thank you for the pointers.
Ali
 

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