Relativity Challenge: Is it a Crackpot Site?

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The discussion centers on concerns regarding a Google ad for the website relativitychallenge.com, which critiques General Relativity. Participants express skepticism about the site's credibility, labeling it as a "crackpot site." There is uncertainty about the forum's advertising policies and whether such links should be allowed. One user plans to report the ad due to its controversial nature. The conversation highlights the community's vigilance regarding the quality of information associated with the forum.
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I find it odd that PF is sponsered by such a link:

http://www.relativitychallenge.com/

It seems to be a crackpot site that judges General relativity to be wrong. Do anyone know anything about this site?
 
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berkeman said:
Thread moved to Feedback. Where was the ad?

It was a goodle-ad, one out of the three ads beneath the name of the forum you`re currently in. I don`t know the policy about this, I just thought it was appropriate to point it out.
 
I'll report the link. Thanks.
 

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