A sciences forum? [Archive]

odin_dax

27th December 2008, 10:51 PM

Good. Anyone else?

I'd love it, but I'd question the responsibility of most board members to conduct themselves appropriately in an academic way. Otherwise, if it's just a bunch of back-and-forth debate on science without facts and sources, then what's the point?

Th0r

27th December 2008, 10:53 PM

I'd love it, but I'd question the responsibility of most board members to conduct themselves appropriately in an academic way. Otherwise, if it's just a bunch of back-and-forth debate on science without facts and sources, then what's the point?

If it was moderated well and ground rules were laid down and enforced I don't see a problem.

.VX

27th December 2008, 11:51 PM

I think you two can manage that.

(The great thing about this is that no-one can be opposed to it)

odin_dax

28th December 2008, 01:10 AM

It's not my board, but I'll moderate it to the best of my abilities with the blessings of DD, Stone, Diz and Thor. If the board decides to have a science forum, great! :bigok:

Micro

30th December 2008, 03:51 PM

Usually boards with numerous topics spanning numerous things have the habit to die.
And boards that concentrate around a small niche usually survive longer.

I'd say that rorta's niche is illegal activity, not science.
If too many themes and subjects are introduced members cluster around the specific sub-forums.
With large boards with +500 active members this is not a problem, but on smaller ones it is. I know that you don't like totse too much, it is a good example, they have numerous subjects and numerous subboards. But because they have such a large user base, there is enough people to fill those subforums.
I personally read only the "Laboratory Tips" board on totse.

Th0r

31st December 2008, 12:06 PM

It may be that Rortas 'niche' is illegal activity but sometimes discussion in that particular area dries up and without the General Board and the various other boards on the discussion of philosophy, politics, pictures, movies and music among the other boards I think Rorta would be dry constantly.

True Sounds

1st January 2009, 09:42 PM

I've searched for breeder reactors and have come up short of instructions on building one however ill continue to look if you promise to up an atomic sciences section.

Th0r

1st January 2009, 10:20 PM

If a sciences board was introduced I would hope it would be one large board. If the board was used regularly and had a large variety of topics that might mean we have to create sections like the Q&A section of the NE board.

.VX

1st January 2009, 11:56 PM

So, Admins ... how about it?

odin_dax

1st January 2009, 11:59 PM

I agree with Micro. We have a general forum anyway.

Th0r

1st January 2009, 11:59 PM

So, Admins ... how about it?

You might be best off putting it to them personally in a PM in case they miss this thread.

.VX

2nd January 2009, 12:13 AM

I'd love it

Whatever hapened to this?

That I will, Th0r.

odin_dax

2nd January 2009, 02:41 AM

Whatever hapened to this?

I can't change my mind? I think it'd be great to have, but Micro raised goods points to convince me otherwise. With our low active numbers, it's not the right time to expand. It's really up to the admins, but I think their niche has been clearly define. As I've pointed out, we have a general board.

People don't come here for science.

.VX

2nd January 2009, 12:14 PM

DJ Poppinfresh

2nd January 2009, 05:13 PM

I've been itching for a good physics discussion!

I'm for this idea - This is the stuff that users can never pick which board to put it on.

What harm could be done?

odin_dax

2nd January 2009, 07:40 PM

I meant why'd you change you mind. I think that it would get more activity than Food & Drink, and Physical & Sexual. The worst that could happen is that no one would post there, and it would be virtually empty, which still wouldn't do any damage. Chances are, the stuff we discuss in a Sciences forum would be relevant to crime anyway.

I think I explained why well enough.

I'd be more inclined to side with you and DJ if the number of science based threads in the general forum were high. You and others in support of a science forum aren't really helping your case, in my opinion, just by wishing for a forum but not posting. I think a few trial posts is a more than reasonable request.

I'll state it again, this isn't my board, but I will moderate it in any capacity the admins wish. The fact that Food & Drink isn't popular has nothing to do with my role as a mod.

:welcome:

.VX

2nd January 2009, 08:15 PM

I think I explained why well enough.

I'd be more inclined to side with you and DJ if the number of science based threads in the general forum were high. You and others in support of a science forum aren't really helping your case, in my opinion, just by wishing for a forum but not posting. I think a few trial posts is a more than reasonable request.

I'll state it again, this isn't my board, but I will moderate it in any capacity the admins wish. The fact that Food & Drink isn't popular has nothing to do with my role as a mod.

Yeah, I know that you explained yourself. It just seemed to me that you were making it out that I was questioning your 'right to change your mind'. It doesn't matter anymore, anyway.

Well then, I declare that all in favour of a Sciences forum make atleast one scientific thread!

I know, and I'm not saying Food and Drink's lack of popularity is because of your modding ability ...

Th0r

2nd January 2009, 08:32 PM

Anyone for a general science thread in the mean time?

odin_dax

2nd January 2009, 08:33 PM

Yeah, I know that you explained yourself. It just seemed to me that you were making it out that I was questioning your 'right to change your mind'. It doesn't matter anymore, anyway.

Well then, I declare that all in favour of a Sciences forum make atleast one scientific thread!

I know, and I'm not saying Food and Drink's lack of popularity is because of your modding ability ...

I know. I was just stating that I'm not an admin, so I have no control over the existence of that forum. :veryhappy

.VX

2nd January 2009, 08:46 PM

Yeah ... thanks, I'll remember that.

... ?

.VX

3rd January 2009, 11:19 PM

I've been itching for a good physics discussion!

Start a thread about it in the General forum then.

Th0r, I don't think a general sciences thread would be a good idea. If there's something that you think would make for a good discussion, then give it it's own thread in the General forum. If my plan works, then they'll all get moved into a Sciences forum one day.

DoctaD

4th January 2009, 01:49 PM

Rorta always did have a science forum, way back to the proboard days. It just wasn't set to active, as it didn't get much traffic. Ive opened it back up.

DJ Poppinfresh

4th January 2009, 03:42 PM

Rorta always did have a science forum, way back to the proboard days. It just wasn't set to active, as it didn't get much traffic. Ive opened it back up.

Praise the admins! *Bows*

That's why YOU have a PHD in medicine and I don't!

Th0r

4th January 2009, 04:54 PM

Rorta always did have a science forum, way back to the proboard days. It just wasn't set to active, as it didn't get much traffic. Ive opened it back up.

Much appreciated DD.

.VX

4th January 2009, 08:50 PM

I've just made Rorta history!

Nox (ADVANCED)

5th January 2009, 12:16 PM

Fuck me! thats very interesting...petitioning...(trails off into thought)

How come members speaking up works here and not at bombshock?

DJ Poppinfresh

11th January 2009, 04:39 PM

Just think of the things we could achieve with this newly discovered power! Why, we could demand an entire furom devoted to LOLcats if we saw fit.

Wait, on second thoughts, that's a horrible idea.

LOLcats sucks.

How about an entire forum dedicated to why LOLcats sucks?

:P

.VX

17th January 2009, 06:26 PM

odin_dax

17th January 2009, 07:35 PM

While I'm making demands I figured that I'd bring to light that Poetry and 'The Written Word' are in two seperate forums. I say that we have an Arts forum and an Entertainment forum.

(This power is going to my head)

What power?

Art is entertainment, to some, and entertainment is art. Either way, having them together is perfectly okay in a lot of minds. Look at Trivial Pursuit! Filmmaking is an art but most consider it entertainment. Singing, art. Plays, art. TV, art. Ice skating, graceful. So there are a lot of examples where my first sentence makes sense.

.VX

17th January 2009, 08:57 PM

What power?

Art is entertainment, to some, and entertainment is art. Either way, having them together is perfectly okay in a lot of minds. Look at Trivial Pursuit! Filmmaking is an art but most consider it entertainment. Singing, art. Plays, art. TV, art. Ice skating, graceful. So there are a lot of examples where my first sentence makes sense.

The power to make Rorta history through consensus.

In an Arts forum we would discuss something in an Artistic sense. In an Entertainment forum we would discuss the same thing without going into it too much, ie; the difference between a discussion of poetry and the song game.

odin_dax

17th January 2009, 11:46 PM

The power to make Rorta history through consensus.

In an Arts forum we would discuss something in an Artistic sense. In an Entertainment forum we would discuss the same thing without going into it too much, ie; the difference between a discussion of poetry and the song game.

I think it's fine the way it is. It's not as though that forum is on the rage. Any other ideas?

.VX

18th January 2009, 12:01 AM

I just want Poetry and The Written Word to be in the same forum. And more specific sub-forums! AND AN OFFICIAL CARDING THREAD! (Mine got deleted)

Nox (ADVANCED)

18th January 2009, 12:21 AM

Power to the people VX?

.VX

18th January 2009, 12:39 AM

Yep! DD and Stone's reign has gone far enough!

Nox (ADVANCED)

18th January 2009, 01:02 AM

I feel that man has ruled
this world as a stumbling dimented child-king long
enough! And as his empire crumbles, my precious Black
Widow shall rise as his most fitting successor

I dont know i just suddenly though of it.

Maybe th0r you are right lol.