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Originally Posted by dleviwing Many forums have been provided on TOEquest to support the many diversified ideas of our species. If we chose our forums wisely, there should be very little conflict.
Scientist do not make good mechanics and mechanics do not make good scientist. Who is best qualified for the job? If one accepts the job, one must also accept the responsibility to know how to perform the task. |
Although I don't disagree with Dave's comment I am a little uncomfortable with it and here's why. The ToeQuest website is a science website, but reaches out to some "out-of-the-mainstream" thinking. A recipe for disaster? I hope not. My assumption here is that it is a good thing to be exposed to other ideas as long as those ideas are logically thought out and based on sound reason, if not scientific evidence. Even somewhat wacky ideas can have a grain of truth, identify an anomaly, pinpoint an unforeseen problem that may lead to some kind of breakthrough in thinking, inspire new scientific investigation, open possibilities. This cross-pollination would not take place if members are segregated by their viewpoints or modes of thinking.
With the above in mind, I do encourage members to participate in, or at least read, all forums since I believe this will help us in our Quest. Perhaps, instead of members choosing their forums wisely, they should choose their threads more wisely. The thread starter sets the context and tone of the thread. Other posters should respect this. I do want viewpoints challenged when you disagree. But if that disrupts the thread too much or could stir up strong emotions, then you should start your own thread where you set the tone and content. You can post a summary of why you disagree with a thread, and include a link to your own thread to continue your line of thought. Strong emotions seem to shut down the ability to rationally think matters through and therefore don't help our quest.
Happy Posting!