So much new info on here since last time I was on (Friday). Guess feelings are a little more split on the new rule than I remember them being when it was first announced. I understand the argument that some of those "other" CT's promoted critical thinking and what-not. But it doesn't have to be an ATM or CT to promote critical thinking. There's plenty of accepted and proven topics that can promote just as much (and probably healthier) critical thinking than any CT topic. The problem was, the 9/11 CT's and all that junk were not generating good thinking or conversation or new ideas. They were just generating hundreds of "you're wrong because i say so" posts.

Besides, as pointed out, there's more than enough forums out there that deal specifically with those topics. I'm not saying you shouldn't visit BAUT, I love these forums. I'm just saying, you can't go into a mexican resturante and order chinese food. (i.e., you go to the place that offers what you're looking for). This is an Astronomy board...and I have to admit, I always wondered why CT'ers would even come here to discuss 9/11 CT's and the like.

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