[Cap'n Refsmmat]

There are the forum rules, and section 3 is fairly accurate. We usually warn members, then give a short suspension, then permanently ban.

[swansont]

The more commonly violated rules are #5 and #10 (listed in section 2).

Hijacking threads is taking over the discussion on a topic different from the original post, which violates the "stay on topic" rule; this is often done in the context of discussion a crackpot idea. The latter violates two principles laid out in the rules.

Not engaging in discussion, aka soapboxing, is against rule #8. This is most often violated by people who declare science to be wrong, and when confronted with evidence simply repeat their claims.

I hope that logical fallacies, flaming, plagiarism and sockpuppetry violations are easily understood (as well as porn and spam, but we don't bother to log those. There would be no time for anything else.)

[ajb]

What about a section on the history of science and mathematics?

This is not something I know much about.

What are your thoughts on this?

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

Hmm. What sorts of science/math history discussions do you envision us having?

[ajb]

Cap, on 25 April 2011 - 07:54 PM, said:

Hmm. What sorts of science/math history discussions do you envision us having?

I don't know how it would develop, but I am interested in the work of mathematicians and scientists during the second world war. In particular, I would like to know which mathematicians and scientists were members of the Nazi party. Teichmüller, who was probably the first to apply differential geometry to complex analysis was a member, for example.

[jackson33]

You might consider simply having a General History Forum. Otherwise is a question or thread based on the history of any other sub forums title, against the rules?

[lemur]

I haven't read the whole thread, sorry, but has anyone mentioned economics or general social science?

[Essay]

Am I overlooking an introduction forum? Well, maybe this'll work.

Hola, I'm addicted to science and have learned obscure stuff in many fields from both physical and social sciences. I have a full profile if you google Mitchessay, at myspace [hey, you don't have to log in to read it!]. Boy that place has changed since last Fall. I can't even find the forums, from my login, anymore. I was cursing last night! But back on topic....
I've gotten a bit jaded on cosmology over the years [sorry] and of course, most everyone else is tired of climate dynamics.... So I only occasionally get motivated to write something. But this looks like an open, fun place and I'd like to try. "Underwater suspension tunnels" has been a fun and interesting read, and there is some climate discussion --so that is encouraging.

Hope to see you around....
~SA

[Klaynos]

Essay, on 19 May 2011 - 08:45 AM, said:

Am I overlooking an introduction forum? Well, maybe this'll work.

Hola, I'm addicted to science and have learned obscure stuff in many fields from both physical and social sciences. I have a full profile if you google Mitchessay, at myspace [hey, you don't have to log in to read it!]. Boy that place has changed since last Fall. I can't even find the forums, from my login, anymore. I was cursing last night! But back on topic....
I've gotten a bit jaded on cosmology over the years [sorry] and of course, most everyone else is tired of climate dynamics.... So I only occasionally get motivated to write something. But this looks like an open, fun place and I'd like to try. "Underwater suspension tunnels" has been a fun and interesting read, and there is some climate discussion --so that is encouraging.

Hope to see you around....
~SA

Glad to see you found it

[Dillon_Reyna]

I think a forum where different scientists can post and debate they're different theories, hypothesis, and inquiries would be nice.

[swansont]

Dillon_Reyna, on 22 August 2011 - 11:41 PM, said:

I think a forum where different scientists can post and debate they're different theories, hypothesis, and inquiries would be nice.

If they are part of currently accepted paradigms, post in the appropriate sections. If it contradicts current paradigms, post in speculations.

[Externet]

My English is not good enough to express properly what I will try anyway here.

Adding a subforum for the science of how investigation/research should be conducted, strategies, proving fakes/truthful documents, hoaxes; proper chain of thought to discern/find/disprove something; sort of proper scientific detective work methods in order to succeed.
It is something that lucid minds possess innate, but could be shared or learned.

[Caesius]

Why is there no forum for phsychology? Phsychology technically is a science.

[insane_alien]

Caesius, on 25 October 2011 - 07:55 PM, said:

Why is there no forum for phsychology? Phsychology technically is a science.

you mean like this one?

http://www.sciencefo...and-psychology/

its been around for a while.

[Caesius]

insane_alien, on 25 October 2011 - 08:07 PM, said:

you mean like this one?

http://www.sciencefo...and-psychology/

its been around for a while.

oh, it's in the middle of the Medical Science section. Duh.

[Banks]

I suggest adding Economics.

[Nachrid]

How about zoology forum?

This post has been edited by Nachrid: 6 April 2012 - 02:15 AM