Should I complain to Yahoo about the "Alternative" section listed in the Science catagory?

Answer 1

Yes. I'd like to complain too. In fact, we can all complain together... maybe they'll stick it elsewhere.

Answer 2

A good question; I've thought about it a lot, as I'm an ex-science teacher. Real science, that is, not superstition and quackery. My first impulse was to complain that it's misguided rubbish, but I've changed my mind. Firstly, I live in New Zealand, which is a free country. You should be allowed to say anything you like provided it doesn't defame an individual. Secondly, when somebody talks dangerous rubbish, the most effective response is to argue against it, not to silence them by force. I've dealt with three different people who died unnecessarily because they put their faith in quack confidence tricksters instead of real health professionals. The Bush government and Islamic and Jewish extremists get away with murder partly because in their countries there are too many people without a decent scientific education. What these people need is free debate, not censorship, which would make heroes of the religious nuts, quacks, con men and miracle mongers who screw them. Free debate is a better educator than censorship.

Answer 3

It has been tried. I used to go there and give them the " real " answers to their moronic questions and all to no avail. It is probably best to contain them and their delusions somewhere they do less harm.

Answer 4

Um... if you don't like it... don't click it... I'd never even noticed it til you pointed it out....