What Makes the Most Ridiculous ATS Thread So Unbelievably Idiotic?

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The discussion centers on the absurdities and misconceptions surrounding the concept of traveling at the speed of light and related scientific principles. Participants highlight various nonsensical statements made by forum members, such as the idea that traveling at light speed could allow one to become their own grandfather, and the confusion regarding gravity on the moon. The conversation reflects a mix of humor and frustration at the lack of logical reasoning displayed by some contributors, with many comments poking fun at the scientific inaccuracies presented. The thread also touches on broader themes of scientific literacy and the impact of misinformation in online discussions, suggesting that the quality of discourse may be undermined by participants who lack a fundamental understanding of physics. Overall, the exchange serves as a comedic critique of the misunderstandings prevalent in discussions about advanced scientific concepts.
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by the way. I remember there was this website that indexed all the quacks on the internet by topic, and rated them (I think with ducks actually, though I can't remember). Like there was a section full of websites about free energy, elvis is alive, etc. I would always go on it when I was bored, anyone know the address? If you do pleeease post it! I remember it was awesome.
 
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www.crank.dot[/URL]

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It's www.crank.net

Zz.
 
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YAY! thanks! I haven't been on it in years!
 
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:smile: What a bad thread to make a typo like that, yes?

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moe darklight said:
thank you moose for reviving this thread, you made my day! :smile::smile::smile:

Someone thanked me for reviving a thread... Awesome.
 

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