What Are the Community's Theories on Dark Matter?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the community's theories and opinions on dark matter, exploring various explanations and the boundaries between personal speculation and established scientific theories. The scope includes theoretical perspectives and the rules governing discussions within the forum.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in exploring personal theories about dark matter, suggesting it could be a fun exercise to evolve these ideas collectively.
  • Others emphasize the importance of adhering to forum rules, which discourage personal speculation and prioritize discussions based on published research.
  • A participant offers to summarize popular published theories on dark matter, indicating a willingness to engage with established scientific perspectives.
  • Concerns are raised about the forum's rules against discussing personal theories, with some questioning the rationale behind such restrictions.
  • It is noted that the forum is intended for discussing mainstream scientific theories, with a caution against personal ideas that may not contribute constructively to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of discussing established scientific theories rather than personal speculations, but there is disagreement regarding the appropriateness of the forum's rules and the desire to explore personal theories.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in addressing personal theories due to forum rules, which may restrict the exploration of diverse viewpoints on dark matter.

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Most people come up with their own internal reasoning for things like this that have not been explained. I was curious on the community's various opinions and theories on this subject. I think it would be a fun exercise to help each other evolve our own theories on things like this.

Standard wiki link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_matter
 
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Do you have a specific question?
 
micromass said:
Do you have a specific question?

Yes, I was asking what you think is the explanation behind dark matter? Do you have a theory to offer or explore?
 
There is a fine line here between personal speculation and discussing published research. The former is not allowed according to forum rules (assuming I remember and interpret them accurately).

I could try to give you a short summary of the published theories that are most popular in the physics community if that is something that would interest you, but the best place to start for that would probably be the Wikipedia page.
 
deadcat said:
Yes, I was asking what you think is the explanation behind dark matter? Do you have a theory to offer or explore?

As Orodruin said, personal theories and ideas are not allowed to be discussed here. If you have any questions on what dark matter is to mainstream astronomers, feel free to ask.
 
Drakkith said:
As Orodruin said, personal theories and ideas are not allowed to be discussed here. If you have any questions on what dark matter is to mainstream astronomers, feel free to ask.

That seems like a strange rule for the forum to have, why is that the rule?
 
This forum is for discussing mainstream scientific theories and concepts. Discussion of personal ideas and theories rarely accomplish anything and tend to attract crackpots, so they are not allowed.
 

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