The Flat Earth Society
Flat Earth Discussion Boards => Flat Earth Theory => Topic started by: DuskHeybrid on December 04, 2017, 04:37:42 PM
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Hello,
I am not a flat-earther, but I do respect the opinions of those who believe in flat earth.
I would like some proof on this particular subject. If you could, please answer these questions.
If the earth is indeed flat, how do you not see some of the tallest points on earth from where you stand? how does gravity work? Why would the earth be flat if the rest of the planets are spherical? If you have answers to any of these questions, I would love to see.
Thank you for your time.
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1. See far away tall points.
Fog/turbidity. Not sure how this accounts for your not seeing lights from tall points at night. Also turbidity/fog?
2. Gravity
This site does not believe in gravity.
3. Earth is special
Earth is special.
(Disclaimer: see my signature)
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1. See far away tall points.
Fog/turbidity. Not sure how this accounts for your not seeing lights from tall points at night. Also turbidity/fog?
Some argue that it is atmospheric refraction that causes this...
2. Gravity
This site does not believe in gravity.
There are multiple theories about Flat Earth. Each have their own explanation for Gravity. Universal Acceleration model says the Earth is accelerating forward and that is the replacement of Gravity. There is infinite plane model which does say that Gravity exist and because the plane is infinite, the effect it same. Also there is round plate one which I don't know how Gravity works there.
I just wanted to add this because from what I know, there is Flat Earth theory that do believe Gravity exist. There are multiple theories in this site and each have different explanation.
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There are multiple theories in this site
Well, that puts a damper on things (though, again, I think you may be abusing the word "theory"). I can handle the idea that there are competing ideas. But if this site isn't working from a consistent explanation, hmm. I do note that Tom Bishop started a thread today for Flat Earthers to have an in-house debate. It sort of saps my energy. It's no fun trying to pin down a cloud.
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There are multiple theories in this site
Well, that puts a damper on things (though, again, I think you may be abusing the word "theory"). I can handle the idea that there are competing ideas. But if this site isn't working from a consistent explanation, hmm. I do note that Tom Bishop started a thread today for Flat Earthers to have an in-house debate. It sort of saps my energy. It's no fun trying to pin down a cloud.
Unfortunately the flat Earth hypothesis is presently pretty much a cloud of ideas. Between this site and the other one it seems to me any two FE believers only consistently agree on one thing: The Earth is flat. Beyond that there is a different idea for everything. I've counted no less than 6 different suggestions on what gravity actually is, can come up with at least 3 different ideas for the 'ice wall' and the kicker in my mind is that there's even at least one theory that doesn't need a conspiracy! It's part of what fascinates me about FE to be honest. Everyone appears to be fully convinced they have the right model, but clearly they can't all be correct. You'll also note most FE use 'theory' in the more layman form of the term, which is essentially equivalent to an idea.