Youtube anger against Physics Forums mods.

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An amateur physicist expressed frustration in a lengthy video about moderators closing his thread in the Independent Research forum, which he felt was unjustified. He argued that moderators should facilitate discussions rather than lock threads, claiming that this practice hinders scientific progress. Despite his belief in the validity of his theories, which he asserts are more elegant due to their use of exponential functions, many forum members criticized his approach, noting that he turned a discussion into a personal blog and ignored previous warnings about forum rules. The video, which some found entertaining, culminates in a dramatic appeal to his victimhood. Overall, the discussion highlights the tension between individual expression and community guidelines in online scientific discourse, with many contributors questioning the merit of his claims while acknowledging his apparent obsession with the topic.
  • #31
I like Serena said:
Uhh, I think it is not IR anymore. It is now General Physics. :rolleyes:
I thought we voted not to mix those into the main forums. Oh well.
 
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  • #32
DevilsAvocado said:
omg, I better keep my big mouth shut because this guy has some http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk_IAN7ej0w" you shouldn’t joke about, sorry :redface:
Hi DA. Yeah this guy does seem to have some personal issues to work through and sort out. But we all have that at one time or another, I suppose. Maintaining a sense of humor in the midst of personal angst can be helpful. He does seem to have a certain sense of humor about his stuff. And he does, sort of, remind one of Woody Allen. Although he's definitely more annoying than funny.

He seems genuinely knowledgeable wrt certain math and physics areas. Whether his theory (presented in the IR forum) is worth considering is something I can't discuss because it's over my head. I'm not going to read the whole thread or watch the entire youtube video, but am inclined to believe that his theory has certain flaws which it has been noted have been pointed out by PF respondents. Anyway, as Evo pointed out, the thread in the IR forum had become more of a personal blog. Which, after following the link you provided and seeing all of the youtube videos of the "stand up physicist" that he's presented, becomes sort of predictable. And, wrt this thread, he's getting what he seems to want most -- a thread about Doug Sweetser.
 
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  • #33
ThomasT said:
And, wrt this thread, he's getting what he seems to want most -- a thread about Doug Sweetser.

And seeing he is a gold member who has not been banned, he'll get the chance to admire this thread! :smile:

He's just not been around yet since a week. :rolleyes:
 
  • #34
Evo said:
I thought we voted not to mix those into the main forums. Oh well.
I had remembered Greg mentioning this in the Feedback forum. That's why I searched and posted the link to the thread.
Greg Bernhardt said:
PF staff has concluded that the Independent Research forum is no longer useful or in the best interests of the community. No new or "in review" submissions will be accepted. Current active threads will remain open until June 27th to allow the participants proper conclusion. Then all threads will be locked and merged into General Physics. Thanks!
 
  • #35
I like Serena said:
And seeing he is a gold member who has not been banned, he'll get the chance to admire this thread! :smile:

He's just not been around yet since a week. :rolleyes:
Hmmm, well he is a somewhat interesting guy, and as hobbies go, his (the physics and music stuff) are good ones, imho. However, while I have my own gripes against sometimes spotty and apparently arbitrary moderation wrt some forums and threads, I don't see any reason not to close his 'unifying theory' thread in the IR forum -- even if any of his point(s) are actually insightful. The thread will still be available for viewing even after it's locked. Won't it?
 
  • #36
ThomasT said:
Hi DA. Yeah this guy does seem to have ...

Hi TT, basically agree.

(btw, nice Hall & Oates!)
 
  • #37
I could only last 30 seconds...
 
  • #38
Sweet Zombie Jesus, this is almost an hour and a half. I wish I had that much copious free time.
 

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