New forum for science beginners

[nichaleh]

im quite interested in learning more about science but Im finding myself completely lost as to what people are talking about. Perhaps a forum for beginners where answers are encouraged to be in simple english?

[Tormod]

That sounds like a very good idea which I will discuss with the staff. Thank you.

[startled]

Isn't that what tutorials are for? And I certainly don't mean to put down the idea, I just wonder what the difference would be from a beginner's point of view (which I am). If you want to learn about a topic, you go to a tutorial where the topic is explained in a language suited for beginners. If you have a specific question, you come to this forum where those who answer expect that you at least know what you are asking. And if you don't understand an answer you can ask for clarification. So, the more learning tools the better, but I wonder what form this would/could take. A tutorial supplemented with a Q/A section? Or a Q/A section that makes reference to relevant tutorial sections? I hope others will join in with more thoughts.

[Tormod]

I guess we can't have tutorials for everything. A Q&A section sounds more realistic with the resources we have available.

[theblackalchemist]

gee thats a blast from the past

i discussed the same idea, and

it got dumped

WOW!! times sure have changed!

whats that ya sayin sonny? my earing is gettin a bit weak!!

:doh:

TBA

[Tormod]

It got dumped when?

[theblackalchemist]

dont know,

log time before when i joined.

i'll try to post a link.

i cant be sure though

THX

TBA

[theblackalchemist]

here it is

http://hypography.com/forums/suggestions-and-wish-list/8929-request-support-wanted.html

THX

TBA

[pgrmdave]

Well, times do change, as do the capabilities and desires of our staff and members. And I wouldn't say it got dumped, it just didn't get much attention.