Complaint Why Are Personal Theories Restricted on This Forum?

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Personal theories are restricted on this forum to maintain the integrity and reliability of discussions, preventing the spread of unverified ideas and conspiracy theories. The rules are designed to ensure that conversations remain grounded in established scientific principles. While users can ask questions, they cannot incorporate unpublished hypotheses or personal opinions into their inquiries. This policy is in place to foster serious and credible dialogue within the community. Overall, the forum prioritizes scientific rigor over personal speculation.
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Why can't you express a personal theory on these forums?
 
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physics pixie said:
Why can't you express a personal theory on these forums?
Well, because them's the rules…. But I expect that you are asking why we have that rule.

You can check the many other threads here on why we have that rule, and there is a thorough discussion in the Info section.
 
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physics pixie said:
Why can't you express a personal theory on these forums?
Mainly because it would open up the door for all the conspiracy theorists, the trisectionists, and the "I know better than Einstein" crackpots. The requirements of a scientific publication or ordinary textbook science keep the discussions serious, and the answers reliable.

However, there is a kind of semantic loophole. You are allowed to ask everything, you just can't combine it with unpublished hypotheses or personal thoughts.
 
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