Welcome to "Off the Beaten Track"

[CharlieH]

 

 

Dive into the world of alternative ideas and unconventional thinking! Off the Beaten Track is a space for open discussions on topics that stray from the mainstream—whether they’re alternative perspectives, unexplored theories, or even the occasional conspiracy.

Here, you’re free to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions without the need to conform to widely accepted narratives. Supporting links to claims are welcome but not required. It’s entirely up to each individual to explore, verify, or embrace the ideas presented.

This is a forum for curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue. So, whether you're questioning the official story, offering a new take, or just exploring the "what ifs," you’ve found the right place.

Step off the beaten track, and let the conversations begin!

 

 

Fortum rules apply of course, but most importantly be respectful to others opinions and views.

[novacova]

Great alternative 

[Old Curmudgeon]

8 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Step off the beaten track, and let the conversations begin!

 

Great idea!

 

Thank you for thinking of something like this here.

[richard_smith237]

Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots).

 

 

Starting off:

Lost advanced civilisations that existed thousands of years before known ancient cultures like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley with highly sophisticated and advanced knowledge of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics.

 

[quake]

10 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots).

 

 

Starting off:

Lost advanced civilisations that existed thousands of years before known ancient cultures like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley with highly sophisticated and advanced knowledge of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics.

 

 

ok I will  give it a go.

If there had been an advanced civilization before us.

I think they would have naturally discovered  nuclear energy.

That in itself would have left traces of it.

There are none.

So I don't think anyone was more advanced than us, before on this planet.

 

 

 

 

 

[hotandsticky]

14 minutes ago, quake said:

 

ok I will  give it a go.

If there had been an advanced civilization before us.

I think they would have naturally discovered  nuclear energy.

That in itself would have left traces of it.

There are none.

So I don't think anyone was more advanced than us, before on this planet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think the evidence (or lack of it) is simplified into the fact that we have not unearthed (despite a lot of digging) a time capsule with the equivalent of a Blue Peter annual, a Rolf Harris CD of 2 Little Boys or a photo of the all white French national football team taken in 1970.

[Hummin]

18 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots).

 

 

Starting off:

Lost advanced civilisations that existed thousands of years before known ancient cultures like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley with highly sophisticated and advanced knowledge of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics.

 

I think you expect to much from this forum. I mean, 

 

10 minutes ago, quake said:

 

ok I will  give it a go.

If there had been an advanced civilization before us.

I think they would have naturally discovered  nuclear energy.

That in itself would have left traces of it.

There are none.

So I don't think anyone was more advanced than us, before on this planet.

 

 

 

 

 

But, what about the pyramids?  

 

The only sensible, the pyramids is older than they are, and the Greek philosopher and historian Herodotus where wrong about the time it took to build one pyramid. 

 

100 000 men 3 months shifts 20-27 years for building the great pyramids seems impossible even for today's technology. The logistics doesn't add up for the time being.

[CharlieH]

Guys, post you topics in the forum, this is just the welcome topic

[quake]

55 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

I think the evidence (or lack of it) is simplified into the fact that we have not unearthed (despite a lot of digging) a time capsule with the equivalent of a Blue Peter annual, a Rolf Harris CD of 2 Little Boys or a photo of the all white French national football team taken in 1970.

 

We hereby award you,  the one and only.

 

[quake]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

I think you expect to much from this forum. I mean, 

 

But, what about the pyramids?  

 

 

Just primitive structures and  natural materials, nothing special.

Constructed by humans , lots of them.

 

But we all know who was the man,  on the construction site.

good luck with the amazing pyramids.

 

[GammaGlobulin]

Finally, TV has a great place for us to share important ideas.

A thank-you and shout-out to the creators of this forum.

Few among us could be as pleased as I to have just discovered this forum.

 

[Red Phoenix]

12 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots).

Oh boy, this Free Speech alternative sub-forum has barely been launched, and you are already advocating to apply restrictions to what subjects can be discussed!  

 

[BarBoy]

21 hours ago, CharlieH said:

whether they’re alternative perspectives, unexplored theories, or even the occasional conspiracy.

sounds a bit like AN!

[rumak]

Only a few minutes in,  and the first wannabe dictator shows his face :

 

"Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots)."

 

Hopefully posts like that will be erased .  Posts welcoming all free thinking spirits would be great .    And yes.... the one main rule should be RESPECT 

[rumak]

8 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Oh boy, this Free Speech alternative sub-forum has barely been launched, and you are already advocating to apply restrictions to what subjects can be discussed!  

 

 

You beat me to it Red !

[rumak]

22 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Step off the beaten track, and let the conversations begin!

 

Oh boy .... AN is going to have its hands full if this Forum manages to make it past the first round LOL .    I SUGGEST that a Special Prosecutor,  uh,  i mean Moderator for this one forum might be needed to oversee the fisticuffs . ( Red Phoenix ? )    

Rattlesnake would also be great,  but I know that he does not have the time .

Forget about Rumak , much too easily riled and prone to charging in like Mike Tyson.

 

Could be exciting to see if the NYT, CNN, Washington Compost , and all the rest of MSM who have seen the Bud Light :   alternative media is way more influential then they believed ,  and changes must be made .  

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

Oh boy, this Free Speech alternative sub-forum has barely been launched, and you are already advocating to apply restrictions to what subjects can be discussed!  

 

There’s free speech & there’s utter stupidity- sadly the two are not mutually exclusive !!! 
 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, rumak said:

Only a few minutes in,  and the first wannabe dictator shows his face :

 

"Great idea - but can some ground rules be set ? (no flat earthers / no moon-landing conspiracists / no crackpots)."

 

Hopefully posts like that will be erased .  Posts welcoming all free thinking spirits would be great .    And yes.... the one main rule should be RESPECT 

Apologies if I overstepped the mark in requesting some basic common sense…

 

But, I do believe free speech also comes with responsibility.

 

Free thinking spirits, great - I love alternative ideas - but de we also want to go down road distracted by trolls & crackpots ???

 

Now it’s been explained that this is a subforum - the nuttier threads / topics are easier to avoid. 

 

[CharlieH]

15 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

There’s free speech & there’s utter stupidity- sadly the two are not mutually exclusive !!! 
 

 

 

Every individual has the inherent right to hold and express their beliefs, regardless of how unconventional or "crackpot" others might perceive them to be. The diversity of thought enriches our discourse, offering unique perspectives that challenge the status quo. While some may disagree or ridicule, it is essential to respect each person's right to share their views, as this openness fosters a more vibrant and tolerant society. Ultimately, the expression of differing opinions is a cornerstone of free thought and democracy.

 

That is the reason this forum was created; it was clear there was a need and as long as respect for others thoughts and beliefs remains, moderation here will be minimal.

 

If a persons view is "hes a crackpot" great ! ignore it and scroll on by.