This forum discussion addresses the challenges of presenting non-mainstream scientific theories in a community that prioritizes established scientific consensus. The guidelines explicitly prohibit discussions that challenge mainstream theories such as relativity and the Big Bang, as well as personal theories not supported by the scientific community. Participants are discouraged from promoting discredited theories, emphasizing the importance of adhering to accepted scientific discourse. The thread was ultimately closed due to violations of these guidelines.
PREREQUISITESScientists, educators, and students interested in understanding the boundaries of acceptable scientific discussion and the importance of adhering to established theories in academic settings.
Non-mainstream theories:
Generally, in the forums, we do not allow the following:
Discussion of theories that appear only on personal websites, self-published books, etc.
Challenges to mainstream theories (relativity, the Big Bang, etc.) that go beyond current professional discussion
Attempts to promote or resuscitate theories that have been discredited or superseded (e.g. Lorentz ether theory); this does not exclude discussion of those theories in a purely historical context
Personal theories or speculations that go beyond or counter to generally accepted science