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For some reason I can't upload a picture for my profile. Starting from the Profile Window, after selecting change in the profile photo frame I get a photo editor window. I select the upload button and see a tiny thumbnail pic (though it looks upside down). However no photo shows up in the photo frame or crop frame. There doesnt appear to be any way to select the photo either like you would do when posting a photo. selecting done and save changes doesn't do anything. Using Safari on iPad Here is the photo. follow up question: How do I rotate a posted photo. Edit to add: I found the problem. The photo was too large. I didn't see the warn…

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There is no place in science for racism and discrimination? Racism defined as using the race concept, like others isms, a concept used with exactly the same definition as any phylogenetic category? I'd say there certainly is a place for racism in science. Perhaps due to the intentionally vague nature of the word you are trying to imply "racism" necessitates gas chambers and slavery, and then associating this with discussing human psychological differences, a cheap and dishonest but entirely common tactic. Sadly modern politics has devolved to the point where mindless sheep bleat "racist, racist" ad infinitum. It's sad that such mindless idiocy affects science too. Amazing…

"A thread on the legacy of Obama might be welcomed - but not if, from the get go, the thread is designed to provoke and insult." I don't think that the fact that some people are a little upset or disappointed by the results of a democratically decided President Elect is a valid reason to shut down a thread. Why would it be different if the same thread was opened a year from now ( and not provocative ), other than the fact that some are a little sensitive and raw about the election outcome, and so, its considered 'provocative' currently ? Shouldn't we be able to discuss 'sensitive' issues on this forum, or do we need to account for when someone is in a 'bad mood' ? …

I've just come off a 7 day block for supposed lack of civility (perhaps complaining about argument by repetition from Arete, endlessly repeating that <0.5 Fst invalidates taxa?) and "not understanding biology", presumably for correcting one of your "experts". It would be nice if you could point out my most uncivil comments so I can avoid this in future. I'm sure this was the actual reason I was banned, and not because mods here don't like my opinion. I notice this thread has been locked very recently. "The thread is now repeating arguments and rehashing old discussion" Totally false. We seem to have overcome the race denial hurdle and were at the point of discussing…

Whenever I click on the New Content button it nearly always shows the Members option, instead of the forums first. Anyway to reverse so it defaults showing forums first? I have to press twice everytime atm.

hi ,although that member insulted me at another forum many many times and continued there and also imatfaal warned him at this thread: http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/97918-nature-publishing-physics-project-outlines/page-6 ,he refutes it, among his comments at this thread: http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/100317-to-patent-and-some-extraordinary-approachesunfortunately-need-help/ I would inform that this rude member caused me to take warning point. I never used and I am not in the party of usage of these words (given below) across anyone ** idiot ** foolish ** stupid so it would be good to say that one moderator is not correct according to my ideas. thats why…

"Over 9000 has been suspended for 3 days for abusive behavior and thread hijacking, and for refusing requests for clarity. New member hopefully, shaky start, nothing that can't be fixed with a bit more civility and patience." Since I don't want to be banned again I'd like some explanation "thread hijacking", and "refusing requests for clarity". Simply let me know which posts and points are in question. Thanks.

Examples of logical fallacies and how they fit the definition please.

I thought that this was a speculation forum where people could discuss certain subjects and concepts that could still be at its infancy however as we get other people's insight and perspective, we are able to develop more ideas on the concept but sadly even in this trash bin forum, when a topic gets beyond the understandable norms of present science it is pinned down. Where else can we discuss on things and concepts from the farthest perspective of our brain.

I was wondering if its possible for a mod to delete my account? I don't wish to be a member of this community anymore. If that is possible, I'd like to have it deleted please. Not banned. Thanks.

Dear managers Does the software allow to add the "report" button in the preview panel ? I ask this because at this moment I must open the thread, tick the button report, write the report but then if I go out with the back button I see the spam report again, then the "new content" page as it was previously (the thread is indicated as not read). Then I need a refresh page. IOW I need about 7 moves for each spam report and that takes time. It should be more effective if the report was more easily accessible from the preview panel. Thank you.

one moderator implys that it was a rule of forum that we should quote/announce our another thread's link or other members' link which are opened / commented interior this forum. he said that we are allowed to quote the original that comment instead this. at first I would ask a reason for this rules? and secondly , isn't it more difficult to find that comment and QUOTE comment? because it's longer way. so I suggest to change this rule. it doesn't seem useful.

hi, I am unable to upload any document (figure ,graph or any picture) to thread(s) . how to solve it? ımm ,yes I cannot correct the title of thread ,too. (no link)

I am appalled that a post in which someone gave an idea of atoms being spaceships in which super intelligent people live, has been stopped. That person's voice has been silenced!!!! No one has the right to silence another human being. It is suppression!!!! Even considering the possibility that this individual may be in error, no one has the right to silence him or her. I am disgusted. I quote ' this is a science site not a science fiction site' moderators note. The author of the moderators note is a disgrace. Silencing someone because of the single motive that you disagree with them is very wrong. How can anyone disprove the author of this fascinating idea? That at…

There are people who charge for the kind of information we disseminate for free https://aeon.co/ideas/what-i-learned-as-a-hired-consultant-for-autodidact-physicists The description of these "alternative science" folks sounds quite familiar.

Quoting is nigh on impossible.

There been a lot of misleading spam post lately. May I, if you're not considering this option, recommend that you consider limiting new member's ability to post links until some minimum number of pristine posts are made. This could limit the number of single spam posters and their malware content.

I'm finding myself mildly irked by the abuse of the "status" feature to keep crankery on the forums' main page, i.e. in the "Recent Status Updates" section on the right side. Do these statuses violate posting rules 8 or 10?

hello ; to authors (members) 1)I think it would be better if all mebers contain the information of their interests or / and their degree programme & degree or / and experiences in their profiles. 2) I also recommend that those members (who do not contain such information) to contain their real age ,this one might be a bit important at sometime. (for instance ,I am genrally behaving/speaking with elderly ones softer (more careful) I do not know the reality ,but I predict that elderly people might be more sensitive.) but the first one is very important.I am generally checking their profiles to see members' interest at science. to forum (..'s mode…

I don't know how this title gets awarded (and how much money goes with it). I assume there is some sort of secret conclave where decisions are made. Or something. Anyway, I would like to nominate Markus Hanke for this title. This is for both his in-depth knowledge of GR (and, in future, QM) and also his ability to explain complex ideas very clearly.

The new content button is very convenient but why isn't there an option to just show new threads?

Does anybody know how to do it? It's usually French ones I want to use.

My question would be an old chestnut: can 2+2 ever =5. I came up with a scenario where the answer, with little thought experiment, suggested "YES! I put my idea to a university maths professor of my acquaintance. He said no, absolutely not, and politely implied I was a complete idiot and wasting his time. Here is the scenario, which illustrates my dilemma whether maths or philosophy: I place a bag upon a table, ask "how many"? answer 1. Another bag. Answer 2. I open one bag, inside are two peanuts. How many? 2. Open second bag, contents 1 peanut. How many? Some say 1, some say 3 in total. Now vary the number of bags, their contents, add bags within bags, and the…

For the first time since I started posting on the science forms I have lost the ability to quote other posters or even copy and paste. Has anyone ever experienced that problem?