I don't want to sound arrogant or judgemental, but this is the physics section, right? Not "fantasy", or "paranormal", or "homework hotline", right? Perhaps there should be a homework help section (if there isn't already), and I know there is an "Alternative" section under Science and Mathematics. Wouldn't questions about photon torpedos and ghosts be more appropriate in that section? Just curious if anyone else who posts here feels this way. I like to come and view posts in the hopes of learning something - not finding out what kind of fabric Captain Kirk's underwear was made of...
2007-08-14 07:14:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Jack and Alexander - thank you for your insighful comments. It is people like you that make this such a great nation...
2007-08-14 10:08:55 · update #1
That's a great comment. I think we all should do something about it. How many of you out there are for a Yahoo Homework section and another Yahoo Sci-fi section?
2007-08-14 07:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, what else do you expect? Kids need help with homework; some of them are just plain lazy, some really do need help. Not everyone's Dad is a science teacher.
Paranormal questions are coming from people who don't know physics, but they believe that physicists ought to know how to explain it.
I think Sci Fi questions are quite legitimate: people watch movies, and many of those movies have apparently saved on physics consultant. Naturally, people have questions.
If you expect real questions here - they won't get answered, because every answer would be worth a publication in Phys Rev Letters, and noone is giving that away for free.
2007-08-14 07:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You just disproved your own premise smartypants.
And, of course, this question - even though NOT about homework or kooky conjectures - isn't about physics either (does it belong in the sociology section?).
And furthermore, everyone knows that Captain Kirk wore tighty-whities - you can see the VPL (visible panty line) in the Corbomite Maneuver episode - although I think he didn't wear any in the pilot episode.
And if ghosts are physically impossible - show me some proof!!!! That's why we're here - to learn from smart guys like you.
2007-08-14 08:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
its freedom of Speech. Something protected by the Constitution.
The culcure displayed and individual's thought and dilemma is a display of Democracy.
And Democracy is as good as the people in it.
However; the Constituion does protect against poor judgements.
2007-08-14 08:13:19 · answer #4 · answered by goring 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what IS the fabric used in Cap'n Kirk's underwear?
2007-08-14 07:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is correct, sir! I didn't expect to see a bunch of homework questions either! Maybe we'll just have to overrun them or give them the wrong answers to their little homework questions so they'll stop asking! Heheh!
2007-08-14 07:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by lynzal41 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
lynzal41:
What did you expect to find here? Penis size related discussions? According to your record 100% of questions answered by you so far fell in that category.
2007-08-14 07:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Alexander 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I think you're just a whiner. Need a tissue?
2007-08-14 07:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
nerd
2007-08-14 07:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You nailed it.
2007-08-14 09:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋