Why the hostility against the Science forum?.

[mill (Martin)]

I knew i forgot something important

[DavidTrap (David)]

We stand on the shoulders of those who have questioned or pushed the boundaries of existing scientific wisdom.

Those whose hypotheses have been proven (at least by current research) are called "geniuses". The others are called "crackpots"!

DT

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by TrevorW

Ah!! Grasshopper do I need to explain the meaning of life?, again !

Yep, c'mon, 42 long hops out of the long grass now, no coyness, out with it

Cheers

[renormalised (Carl)]

There's that damn number again....42!!!!

[Kevnool (Kev)]

Your all wrong its not 42 its 37 i keep telling ya.
To prove it is right it is written in the stars NGC 2169.

Cheers

[bmitchell82 (Brendan)]

i think thats just a silly point of view Tony because thats not a debate thats just weak as somebody coming into the middle of a fight sucker punching then running away.

Like i say to everybody and anybody that i deal with, don't take anything i say personally stand up for what you believe, but if you are going to try and shoot down what i have put forward bring your research, evidence and reasoning, try and change me from my view if you think im wrong.

Im not in a Science profession as such but engineering is grand for sitting down with absolutely massive egos all in the same room duking it out to get the right answer.. and trust me when i say massive egos, engineers don't have the reputation for no reason....

Originally Posted by casstony

I think the trick with vigorous debates is to say what you've got to say then stop participating, rather than everyone repeating themselves and going around in circles.

[renormalised (Carl)]

Nah, it's still 42....I'll prove it

3x7=21, right
2x1=2
21x2=42!!!!

See, simple

[Bassnut (Fred)]

I can't believe the lame complaints about the science forum. I read it all the time. It's the hard nut expert ego maniacs that make it entertaining and interesting. Craig rocks!. Harden up you pansies, life ain't all about groveling to avoid offense !.

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by sjastro

Peter how many people try to portray you as a phoney for participating in supernova research simply on the grounds that you have a level of knowledge they do not possess?

As absurd as this appears, this form of hostility happens on a regular basis if you have the knowledge of Science and express it.

If this was happening to you, I'm sure you would want some answers which is the point of the OP.

Regards

Steven

Steven I am totally agreeing with your thread in my post and was referring to the highlighted comment below. If this comment was directed at you or anyone in the science section then I am saying comments like this create more angst than any debate I can recall in the science section.

"Why don't you just stay in the science part of the forum so you don't force us your beliefs up our (you know where)"

[marki]

Originally Posted by mishku

There are so many lovely folks that I've had the pleasure to interact with, who, in my estimations, have brains the size of planets. In spite of this, they've taken the time to kindly, and gently, help me break down difficult concepts in order to glean a thorough understanding of the issues at hand. To me, this speaks of an intellect sophisticated enough to convey a complex concept to someone who is essentially a layperson. It's one thing to be able to regurgitate information ad infinitum, but to be able to synthesise and communicate it in a meaningful way - THAT's the true skill.

Finally a voice of reason.

Mark

[RobF (Rob)]

As a professional and amateur scientist, I think we all have a responsibility to foster people's interests in science in whatever small ways we can. I've certainly been disappointed by some of the condescending tones in the science forum from time to time, but there's also some great reading in there. I'm optimistic we can all lift our game in the future and keep making science as much fun as it should be.

[sjastro]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Steven I am totally agreeing with your thread in my post and was referring to the highlighted comment below. If this comment was directed at you or anyone in the science section then I am saying comments like this create more angst than any debate I can recall in the science section.

"Why don't you just stay in the science part of the forum so you don't force us your beliefs up our (you know where)"

Sorry my misunderstanding.

Regards

Steven

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by marki

Finally a voice of reason.

Mark

Albert Einstein: "If you cant explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"

[mishku]

Originally Posted by RobF

Albert Einstein: "If you cant explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"

[Kevnool (Kev)]

Originally Posted by renormalised

Nah, it's still 42....I'll prove it

3x7=21, right
2x1=2
21x2=42!!!!

See, simple

Ok i,ll have to watch another episode of hitch-hikers guide but until then.
30 + 7 = 37

Cheers

[Kevnool (Kev)]

Originally Posted by Bassnut

I can't believe the lame complaints about the science forum. I read it all the time. It's the hard nut expert ego maniacs that make it entertaining and interesting. Craig rocks!. Harden up you pansies, life ain't all about groveling to avoid offense !.

Best comment so far....

[marki]

Originally Posted by Bassnut

I can't believe the lame complaints about the science forum. I read it all the time. It's the hard nut expert ego maniacs that make it entertaining and interesting. Craig rocks!. Harden up you pansies, life ain't all about groveling to avoid offense !.

Interesting comment Fred based on my observation of the one and only post I have seen you make in the science forum. It was late at night, the thread was heated as usual and if my memory serves me correctly you accused said posters of having a chronic masturbation habit but in more colloquial terms . I believe it was moderated .

Mark

[casstony]

Originally Posted by bmitchell82

i think thats just a silly point of view Tony because thats not a debate thats just weak as somebody coming into the middle of a fight sucker punching then running away.
....

Yet again we'll have to agree to disagree Brendan. I find people repeating their points of view very annoying so I try to minimise the practice myself. If others aren't going to see your point or be persuaded by your argument after a few/several posts there's no point continuing.

[bmitchell82 (Brendan)]

you are right there tony. after a few or several! but after one time.... no dice so on that I am agreeable to disagree with your agreement that what i have said is disagreeable.!

[renormalised (Carl)]

Originally Posted by bmitchell82

you are right there tony. after a few or several! but after one time.... no dice so on that I am agreeable to disagree with your agreement that what i have said is disagreeable.!

We have a budding lawyer/politician in our midst!!!

Or a senior public servant