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Xaviien: /* What isn't proof */ Fixed 2 typos

Xaviien — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:21:58 GMT

What isn't proof: Fixed 2 typos

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	==What isn't proof==		==What isn't proof==
-	There are a number of websites and sources that in no way shape or form constitute any kind of proof. ~~THese~~ include ~~byt~~ are not limited to:	+	There are a number of websites and sources that in no way shape or form constitute any kind of proof. These include but are not limited to:
	* youtube		* youtube
	* any site run by Alex Jones		* any site run by Alex Jones

Michael: /* Proof */

Michael — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:35:05 GMT

Proof

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	Do not use physical books or other offline sources as proof - it makes it very difficult for others to check the source, if the source is a book that they don't have. If the source is unavailable online it is reasonable to expect that your claims will be treated as dubious.		Do not use physical books or other offline sources as proof - it makes it very difficult for others to check the source, if the source is a book that they don't have. If the source is unavailable online it is reasonable to expect that your claims will be treated as dubious.
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		+	==What isn't proof==
		+	There are a number of websites and sources that in no way shape or form constitute any kind of proof. THese include byt are not limited to:
		+	* youtube
		+	* any site run by Alex Jones

	=Reporting Bad Form=		=Reporting Bad Form=

Michael: /* Disallowed Discussion Topics */

Michael — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:04:39 GMT

Disallowed Discussion Topics

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	=Disallowed Discussion Topics=		=Disallowed Discussion Topics=
-	Because they lead to nothing but trouble, the following topics are disallowed:	+	Because they lead to nothing but trouble, and/or contravene the sensibilities of the staff, the following topics are disallowed:

	*Creationism vs Evolution		*Creationism vs Evolution
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	*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)		*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)
	*The concept of there being scientific controversy concerning the efficacy of vaccines		*The concept of there being scientific controversy concerning the efficacy of vaccines
		+	*The concept that any branch or sub branch of science or mathematics is inherently suspect

-	Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed.	+	Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed. Posts may be edited, and users banned.

	=Amendments to the Rules=		=Amendments to the Rules=

Plugsy: /* Debate, not Statement */

Plugsy — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:35:06 GMT

Debate, not Statement

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	=Debate, not Statement=		=Debate, not Statement=
-	This is a forum for debate and discussion. If you aren't interested in either, don't come in! Folks who say "well, I believe X, and so that's it, I won't discuss it any more" are not welcome in the forum. All this does is inflame an already sensitive subject. Doing such will result in action being taken by the staff. Likewise, if you feel the need to leave a discussion then just do it, don't try to have the last word by posting ~~that you're leaving post~~ that you're leaving.	+	This is a forum for debate and discussion. If you aren't interested in either, don't come in! Folks who say "well, I believe X, and so that's it, I won't discuss it any more" are not welcome in the forum. All this does is inflame an already sensitive subject. Doing such will result in action being taken by the staff. Likewise, if you feel the need to leave a discussion then just do it, don't try to have the last word by posting that you're leaving.

	=Proof=		=Proof=

Plugsy: /* Debate, not Statement */

Plugsy — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:34:35 GMT

Debate, not Statement

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	=Debate, not Statement=		=Debate, not Statement=
-	This is a forum for debate and discussion. If you aren't interested in either, don't come in! Folks who say "well, I believe X, and so that's it, I won't discuss it any more" are not welcome in the forum. All this does is inflame an already sensitive subject. Doing such will result in action being taken by the staff.	+	This is a forum for debate and discussion. If you aren't interested in either, don't come in! Folks who say "well, I believe X, and so that's it, I won't discuss it any more" are not welcome in the forum. All this does is inflame an already sensitive subject. Doing such will result in action being taken by the staff. Likewise, if you feel the need to leave a discussion then just do it, don't try to have the last word by posting that you're leaving post that you're leaving.

	=Proof=		=Proof=

Plugsy: /* Proof */

Plugsy — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:28:13 GMT

Proof

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	=Proof=		=Proof=
-	Worldly talk is a forum for discussing serious issues to this end if you are making assertions of fact you will be expected to provide links to credible evidence. The burden for providing said proof lies with the poster making the claim. The source should be credible e - personal blogs, ~~like emoboy994's MySpace page,~~ shouldn't be used unless they have some referencing. Try, for example, a news site, politician's blog, government site, or other "reputable" website. If you make a statement without providing any evidence and are requested to do so it is not acceptable to respond with any form of "go search for it yourself."	+	Worldly talk is a forum for discussing serious issues to this end if you are making assertions of fact you will be expected to provide links to credible evidence. The burden for providing said proof lies with the poster making the claim. The source should be credible - personal blogs, shouldn't be used unless they have some referencing. Try, for example, a news site, politician's blog, government site, or other "reputable" website. If you make a statement without providing any evidence and are requested to do so it is not acceptable to respond with any form of "go search for it yourself."

	Do not use physical books or other offline sources as proof - it makes it very difficult for others to check the source, if the source is a book that they don't have. If the source is unavailable online it is reasonable to expect that your claims will be treated as dubious.		Do not use physical books or other offline sources as proof - it makes it very difficult for others to check the source, if the source is a book that they don't have. If the source is unavailable online it is reasonable to expect that your claims will be treated as dubious.

Plugsy: /* Reporting Bad Form */

Plugsy — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:57:33 GMT

Reporting Bad Form

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	If someone breaks these rules, or the site [[Rules]], don't go "Hey! You broke the rules! I'ma gonna go teeeeeeell!". Really, even Cindy Brady got that tattletales get cursed by evil tiki gods (or something, I'm not up on my Brady lore).		If someone breaks these rules, or the site [[Rules]], don't go "Hey! You broke the rules! I'ma gonna go teeeeeeell!". Really, even Cindy Brady got that tattletales get cursed by evil tiki gods (or something, I'm not up on my Brady lore).

-	If someone does something against the rules, report them - click on the report post button. If you're not sure if this is a rules violation~~, or if you're uncomfortable going to the lads (and lass) in blue, find someone with a few thousand posts under their belts - they'll be more familiar with what is and isn~~'t ~~acceptable~~, ~~and can help you out~~.	+	If someone does something against the rules, report them - click on the report post button. If you're not sure if this is a rules violation don't worry, the staff will decide.

	=Fallacious Argument=		=Fallacious Argument=

Michael: /* Disallowed Discussion Topics */

Michael — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:27:19 GMT

Disallowed Discussion Topics

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	*Abortion		*Abortion
	*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)		*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)
-	*The concept of there being scientific controversy concerning the efficacy of ~~vaccine~~	+	*The concept of there being scientific controversy concerning the efficacy of vaccines

	Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed.		Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed.

Michael: /* Disallowed Discussion Topics */

Michael — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:26:52 GMT

Disallowed Discussion Topics

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	*Abortion		*Abortion
	*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)		*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)
		+	*The concept of there being scientific controversy concerning the efficacy of vaccine

	Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed.		Any threads which fall into these territories will be closed.

Michael at 23:10, 9 February 2011

Michael — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:10:18 GMT

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	*The treatment of socialism or any other "form of government" as a qualitative discrete state that equates to "evil"		*The treatment of socialism or any other "form of government" as a qualitative discrete state that equates to "evil"
	*Existence of God		*Existence of God
		+	*Abortion
	*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)		*Global warming (discussions of political or other solutions to this issue are allowed, so long as they do not question the underlying science)