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nygdan_morteauxspam@yahoo.com - 29 Aug 2005 19:18 GMT

Here is a relatively new paleontology discussion board.

http://s9.invisionfree.com/PaleoBoard/

Covers a wide range of topics, some technical, some for the layman.
Forums include:
Invertebrate Paleontology - Discuss all things spineless
Vertebrate Paleontology - Discuss all things with a spine

There are a number of geological forums and general discussion forums
also:
Depositional Environments -Discuss the environments of fossil
deposition here.
Paleoclimatology - Discuss climates of the past in here.
Paleoenvironments - Discuss paleoenvironments here.
Paleogeography -Discuss previous arrangements of crustal plates here.

Interstingly, there are three forums that center around evolution
Evolution - Discuss evolution here
Evolution vs Board of Education - Discuss here the conflicts/peace made
with school boards on the topics of Evolution and Creation
Other Debates - Post every other religious or political debate in here

The last isn't restricted solely to evolution, but I don't think that
there are too too many other political and religious debates that
surround paleontology out side of that. The issue of just who can call
themself a paleontologist (as opposed to professional fossil collectors
and sellers, would be one).

Please feel free to peruse the board, even to join and discuss some of
the topics there.

Personally, I like how bulletin boards and other forums allow you to
easily exchange relevant files and display images that aid discussion.

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r norman - 29 Aug 2005 20:46 GMT

>Here is a relatively new paleontology discussion board.
>
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>Personally, I like how bulletin boards and other forums allow you to
>easily exchange relevant files and display images that aid discussion.

It doesn't look too useful for talk.origin regulars. For example the
rules clearly specify:

--- "We are all adults here, ...." OK, that leaves out about half
of us!

--- "Moderators will generally not censor content, but we reserve
the right to censor style. In other words, we care less about what you
say than how you say it. You may criticize, complain, disagree, etc. -
but keep it civil and respectful." OK, that leaves out the rest!

--- "Do not post in multiple areas ..." OK, that takes care of Jabby.

--- "No public fighting. "
--- "No personal attacks, threats, racial/ethnic slurs..."
--- " Be respectful of other's questions and comments! It is OK to
disagree with someone, but do so politely. Avoid criticisms that
belittle another member's questions or comments. Keep the PaleoBoard
atmosphere friendly and encouraging of everyone's participation. "
OK, so what fun could it be?

It sounds like a good place to actually have a serious discussion
about serious issues.

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