I propose adding :
Rule #2 : Posts have to include scientific stuff with a related credible source.

  • Candelestine@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    I’m not sure I agree, as that would turn it into an exclusively science news community. A more general science discussion forum is admittedly much more demanding to moderate, but also opens things up for more activity.

    Like, what if someone finds a funny clip from some flat earther or something, and wants to post it here for general amusement value, knowing it’d probably not do any actual harm here?

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      9 months ago

      Either keep it more general, or split out popsci / science news community. Personally I’d only do that if there’s a lot of content posted.