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Originally Posted by CraigS
Thought provoking stuff and whilst I don't see that we've had any fraudulent material presented here, we should all be aware of "pathological science".
("Pathological science" contrasts to "Pseudoscience", which has no pretense of following the scientific method).
The last highlighted statement above, captures my thoughts on the reasons for trying to keep Forums like this one, focused on mainstream science views.
I feel the value of the Forum rapidly diminishes if we ever lose that 'anchor'.
Cheers & Rgds.
PS: Apologies to the more experienced types who are highly aware of the above points. It doesn't hurt to get a reminder, every so often. 
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Pathological science is a prerequisite for pseudoscience.
The fraudulent misrepresentation of mainstream science is required in order to justify pseudoscience.
Unfortunately this type of behaviour is alive and well in this forum.
Regards
Steven