As Nereid has pointed out, Night Sky Live is NOT APOD. I agree, and so I make this official request for an APOD Cafe under the forum "APOD Discussions" I suggest placing it between the "Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)" and the "Submit Pictures to APOD" categories. The "Asterisk Cafe" is for NSL discussions about various NSL related projects and their "strange streaks". Besides their beverage menu is rather limited.
Here are the "Asterisk Cafe" statements.
Discuss anything NSL-related here. Or just order a Pan Galactic Gargle Latte.
Patrons wishing to discuss general astronomy-related topics, other than a specific APOD, please come in; we have a table for you (and the Pan-Galactic Latte will be served shortly).
We still have finishing touches to make, to the newly re-opened cafe, so please bear with us while we get those done.
*Sticky* Dan Cordell's Basic Rules for APOD discussions are as follows,
So that things don't get out of hand, I'm going to be enforcing a few simple rules. You may also notice that I now require registration to post--too many spam threads have been posted by guests.
1. All posts must be in English. No exceptions. I cannot read any other language well enough to moderate non-English posts. Addendum: Caps lock is not your friend. That means: NO TYPING YOUR ENTIRE POST LIKE THIS.
2. All threads must be questions or comments on astronomy, preferably related to APOD (general questions are ok, but remember this is an APOD forum).
3. No threads about conspiracy theories, astrology, magic, abductions, UFO sightings, etc. I will delete any threads on these two subjects regardless of any replies. In particularly egregious cases, the thread starter will be banned. This is a scientific forum, if you want to talk about such subjects, there are many other message boards on the internet to post about such things.
4. Keep posts constructive.
5. If an official discussion thread is made, please keep all posts on the subject inside the appropriate threads. All other threads will be locked, so make sure you hit the "reply" button instead of "new topic."
6. Do not post advertisements of any kind without securing the express consent of the administrators beforehand. Do not use this bulletin board as a vehicle to promote your own web site, product, or forum, nor to sell merchandise. Advertising and this kind of promotion are egregious offenses which will result in the deletion of the offending posts and banning of the author(s) responsible.
This is my suggested "APOD Cafe" statement, (much of it taken from above by RJN, Nereid, or Dan Cordell)
"APOD Cafe"
Discuss anything about Astronomy (Off Planet)-related topics here. Or just order a Strange Streak Frappe, Good Old Joe (regular Sol system coffee), or the infamous Pan Galactic Gargle Latte (It really soothes the throat after a hot discussion).
*Sticky* at top of forum,
Basic Rules for "APOD Cafe" discussions.
Patrons wishing to discuss general astronomy-related topics, other than a specific APOD, please come in; we have a table topic just for you to participate in, or just order a beverage and enjoy the reading.
So that things don't get out of hand, I'm going to be enforcing a few simple rules.
1. All posts must be in English. No exceptions. I cannot read any other language well enough to moderate non-English posts. Addendum: Caps lock is not your friend. That means: NO TYPING YOUR ENTIRE POST LIKE THIS. It is considered as "shouting" in forums.
2. All threads must be questions or comments on astronomy, preferably related to APOD, or other space and astronomy related picture sites, (general questions are ok, but remember this is an APOD forum).
3. No threads about conspiracy theories, astrology, magic, abductions, UFO sightings, etc. I will delete any threads on these types subjects regardless of any replies. In particularly bad cases, the thread starter will be banned. This is a scientific forum, if you want to talk about such subjects, there are many other message boards on the internet to post about such things.
4. Keep posts constructive.
5. If an official discussion thread is made, please keep all posts on the subject inside the appropriate threads. All other threads and posts in them will be merged with the primary one. Make sure you hit the "reply" button instead of "new topic."
6. Do not post advertisements of any kind without securing the express consent of the administrators beforehand. Do not use this bulletin board as a vehicle to promote your own web site, product, or forum, nor to sell merchandise. Advertising and this kind of promotion are bad offenses which will result in the deletion of the offending posts and banning of the author(s) responsible.
hmmmm sips his drink and contemplates this, , , 8)
Just don't try to discuss them here in these forums.