Science Sub-forum: Separate But Equal?

[Rhyfelwyr]

tbh, I think one of the reasons for the continued success of the .org is the fact that the Tavern has such a close-knit arrangement.

I don't think those forums that make different categories for everything ever fare well. Here, you discuss anything in the Frontroom, except for the more controversial Backroom stuff. IMO this arrangment is perfect, the Frontroom/Backroom divide is definitely needed, but otherwise, the fact that everyone discussing all sorts of topics can meet together in the one sub-forum is what makes this place such a strong online community.

[PBI]

Agreed.

In my opinion the most interesting science threads are those in which the topic meanders and explores multiple aspects of the specific research in question, not to mention those in which there are contributions from members who are not naturally predisposed to see all scientific progress as a good thing; both of which I feel posting a topic in the science forum tends to discourage.

[Martok]

I say merge it. I almost never remember to even check it, despite my often finding science topics to be quite interesting.