The reasons and danger of warnings

[Spathi]

I have got 3 warnings. I tried to read the rules and at first didn't find the information about warnings - how many warnings do lead to bans. Where is this information written?
Then, last lime I got two warnings with this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-the-handicap-principle.1046924/#post-6816906

I was busy during 3 days, and because of that, I didn't reply the answers at time: I was asked to provide a scientific link. Did I receive the warnings because of this delay? But I just was unable to visit the forum during these 2 of 3 days. Or maybe there was some other reason?

 

[mfb]

We don't discuss individual warnings in public. You should have a private message regarding that thread (Link Removed), you can reply to that.

Warnings can come with warning points. From the forum rules:

A member may be issued either a notice or an infraction if deemed warranted by an admin or mentor (usually from guideline non-compliance). Infractions range from 1 to 10 "points", depending on the severity of the violation; notices carry no points. If a member accrues 8 or more infraction points, he or she will be automatically banned from Physics Forums for a period of 10 days. If a member receives any infraction after having returned from a temporary ban, that member will then be banned permanently. Obvious, incorrigible spamming or trouble-making will be met with a permanent ban.

@berkeman

 

[anorlunda]

I did not issue the warnings, so this is just a guess. The Wikipedia article you linked says

The handicap principle was proposed in 1975 by Israeli biologist Amotz Zahavi.[1][2][4] The generality of the phenomenon is the matter of some debate and disagreement, and Zahavi's views on the scope and importance of handicaps in biology have not been accepted by the mainstream.

The PF mission statement says this:

Our mission is to provide a place for people (whether students, professional scientists, or others interested in science) to learn and discuss science as it is currently generally understood and practiced by the professional scientific community.

Do you now see the problem? "not been accepted by the mainstream" versus "generally understood and practiced by the professional scientific community"

 

[berkeman]

I was busy during 3 days, and because of that, I didn't reply the answers at time: I was asked to provide a scientific link. Did I receive the warnings because of this delay?

No. We were trying to help you fix up your incorrect thread start, which we did so the thread is back open now. The warning was for the initial thread start; the 2-3 day delay just delayed our ability to re-open the thread. Please respond to my PM about the warning that I sent with the warning if you want to discuss this further. Thanks.

 

[Nugatory]

I was busy during 3 days, and because of that, I didn't reply the answers at time: I was asked to provide a scientific link. Did I receive the warnings because of this delay?

Two of your three warnings are old (six months ago and a year ago) so are completely unrelated.