Common questions about how this community works, how the tag system functions, and how to get involved.

The Tag System

What do the four tags mean?

Fact — measured, tested, peer-reviewed, confirmed. A citation is always given.

Open Question — a real, unresolved question. Honest uncertainty, not a gap in your own understanding.

Dream — a speculative extension or analogy. Not a tested claim, and labeled as such.

Research Skill — a practical habit of doing research: finding, reading, or judging a source.

Can a single post carry more than one tag?

Yes. A post can be both Fact and Open Question, for instance — laying out what's confirmed alongside what's still genuinely unresolved. Tag every part of a post honestly rather than picking whichever tag sounds best.

Who decides which tag a post gets?

The author, when submitting. If a Fact-tagged post is missing a citation, or a claim reads more like a Dream than a Fact, that's exactly the kind of thing worth raising in the comments — the tag system only works if the community holds it to account.

Posting

How do I submit a post?

Use the Submit Post page. Pick a tag, write a title, and share your draft — it doesn't need to be finished or polished. A clearly labeled question counts as much as a fully written piece.

Do I need any credentials or a physics degree to post?

No. What's required is honesty about which tag your content actually earns — not a credential. A well-labeled Open Question from a beginner is worth more here than an overclaimed Fact from anyone.

Is my post archived anywhere permanent?

Yes — posts are archived via Zenodo, which assigns a permanent, citable record. That means a post here can be referenced the same way you'd reference any other archived source.

Comments & Community

Can I disagree with a Fact-tagged post?

Yes, and you should if you have grounds to. Disagreeing with a citation, or pointing out that new data has moved the picture, is exactly how a Fact tag earns its keep over time. Bring a source when you can.

What happens if a Fact turns out to be wrong or outdated?

Flag it in the comments, or use the Contact Us page. Physics moves — a Fact-tagged post from last year may need a correction or an update note today, and that's a normal, expected part of how this works, not a failure of the system.

Still have a question?

Reach out through the Contact Us page.

Common questions about how this community works, how the tag system functions, and how to get involved.

The Tag System

What do the four tags mean?

Fact — measured, tested, peer-reviewed, confirmed. A citation is always given.

Open Question — a real, unresolved question. Honest uncertainty, not a gap in your own understanding.

Dream — a speculative extension or analogy. Not a tested claim, and labeled as such.

Research Skill — a practical habit of doing research: finding, reading, or judging a source.

Can a single post carry more than one tag?

Yes. A post can be both Fact and Open Question, for instance — laying out what's confirmed alongside what's still genuinely unresolved. Tag every part of a post honestly rather than picking whichever tag sounds best.

Who decides which tag a post gets?

The author, when submitting. If a Fact-tagged post is missing a citation, or a claim reads more like a Dream than a Fact, that's exactly the kind of thing worth raising in the comments — the tag system only works if the community holds it to account.

Posting

How do I submit a post?

Use the Submit Post page. Pick a tag, write a title, and share your draft — it doesn't need to be finished or polished. A clearly labeled question counts as much as a fully written piece.

Do I need any credentials or a physics degree to post?

No. What's required is honesty about which tag your content actually earns — not a credential. A well-labeled Open Question from a beginner is worth more here than an overclaimed Fact from anyone.

Is my post archived anywhere permanent?

Yes — posts are archived via Zenodo, which assigns a permanent, citable record. That means a post here can be referenced the same way you'd reference any other archived source.

Comments & Community

Can I disagree with a Fact-tagged post?

Yes, and you should if you have grounds to. Disagreeing with a citation, or pointing out that new data has moved the picture, is exactly how a Fact tag earns its keep over time. Bring a source when you can.

What happens if a Fact turns out to be wrong or outdated?

Flag it in the comments, or use the Contact Us page. Physics moves — a Fact-tagged post from last year may need a correction or an update note today, and that's a normal, expected part of how this works, not a failure of the system.

Still have a question?

Reach out through the Contact Us page.