I think the DU3 version of the SSP Statement of Purpose needs to be updated

[EvolveOrConvolve]

Didn't we just change the one on DU2?

[laconicsax]

1. A certain Admin said that with the new moderating system, we won't need it.

I think we should change it anyway.

[EvolveOrConvolve]

2. I think the new moderating system would require strong Statements of Purpose

Otherwise, how is moderation even possible in the forums?

[iris27]

11. I agree - supposedly the only way a host can act is if the SOP has been violated. Thus, a strong,

explicit SOP is needed.

[beam me up scottie]

3. I agree.

The sooner the better.

[greyl]

4. Yes. There ended up being a very decent one that looked it had full approval. nt

[Bolo Boffin]

5. Is this the one you mean?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=247x1

This group is for the discussion of issues related to skepticism, science and pseudoscience, and the role of rationalism in society. Skepticism is not used here to mean doubting, but refers to a desire to subject ideas and conclusions to research and investigation. It is expected that members of this group generally accept that the consensus of the scientific community on any given topic is the result of overwhelming evidence born out of this investigation and research and not a conspiracy to silence or conceal the truth.

Non-skeptics are invited to participate, provided that they do so in a respectful, non-disruptive manner. If you believe in astrology, faith-healing, tarot, magic, homeopathy, expanding earth, electric universe, creationism, or other non-scientific or pseudoscientific worldview, this may not be the place for you.

Posts that endorse, promote, or support pseudoscientific, anti-vaccination, alt-med, or creationist beliefs, products, or materials are not considered acceptable for this group. For this reason, links and excerpts from pseudoscientific, anti-vaccination, alt-med, or creationist sites are permitted only for the purposes of criticism.

I would think a sticky post that expounds on the Statement of Purpose, as long as the group agreed on the substance of it, would be fine -- indeed, expected to happen -- in this brave new DU.

[EvolveOrConvolve]

6. Yes, that's it!

I agree with you about the pinned thread. Once we have our Host assigned, they can add the new instructions to a thread and pin it up top.

[JoeyT]

7. I'd never even heard of "expanding earth" before.

There are actual continental drift deniers? That's kind of depressing.

[TZ]

8. Well.

There are actually still real flat earthers and those that believe the earth is the center of the solar system. Not many but enough.Sadly there will always be people who believe nonsense. I like this statement of purpose very much

[laconicsax]

12. Observe:

[Bolo Boffin]

14. Shiny. n/t

[dimbear]

17. That got my attention, because of course the earth is expanding constantly.

It expands due to the steady rain of cosmic debris, a few millimeters per century, but it adds up over time.

The Wackypedia article is informative, listing the wackos that went for the full blown expanding theory, perhaps including Paul Dirac.

Bad Company, like the song says.

[mr blur]

9. This is perfect. I vote we 'pin' it. (nt)

[EvolveOrConvolve]

10. Once TZ is made host

It can be done.

[TZ]

13. Alright.

Let me know what to pin at the top here.

[laconicsax]

15. I took care of it.

Hope you don't mind

[EvolveOrConvolve]

16. I really, really like it

It lets posters know what they can and can't do if they want to post in our little group.

[TZ]

18. Don't mind at all

Thats why I selected multiple hosts because there are going to be long periods when I'm not available..Thanks for doing that.