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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

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SwissTony

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Sun Jun 10, 2012, 03:57 PM Jun 2012

>>>> Locking. Thus crap doesn't belong here<<<<< Can I ask why? [View all]

This refers, in the first instance, to the chemtrails thread Odin has blocked. But it's actually a more general question.

First of all, let me make it very clear that IMO the chemtrail sh*t is just that. Pure and utter sh*t.

But we currently also have a thread titled "Goblins kill primary school girl". Is that any worse than chemtrails. We've got other threads just as ridiculous. But isn't that the purpose of a group called "Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience (Group)"? At least the chemtrail story has a bit of pseudoscience to back it up (OK, I use the phrase lightheartedly). But this is a group for skeptics!!!! I'm sure we can put up with (and even enjoy) the BS.

How is acceptable/unacceptable decided here? I know some stuff has officially been declared as suitable only for Creative Speculation. But still...

Odin, this is not a personal attack on you. That's the last thing I have in mind. I'd just to know where the line lies. And why.

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