Okay, I have been reading through the forums and the FAQ for a while now, and trying to find third party research on this topic. It seems that all the information on the subject is rather scattered of throughout multiple sources. The information that seems the least bit plausible is buried under contradictory facts and information that is not truly... possible.
Please note: I am not trying to bash anybody's personal beliefs, nor am I trying to change their mind on the subject. This is merely a question that I have. I have searched the forums, and have not found any information regarding it.
Research: The sun over a flat plane would cause the whole plane to experience daytime at the same time. I have gone through the proposed theory of sunlight, and it seems rather unconvincing. But There is a good deal of thought put into it, and it may be
plausible in most scenarios. However, there are places in the Arctic that experience daylight up to 22 hours in a day during their summer months. For example, in Alaska they never see less than 15 hours of sun between the months of May and August.
Question 1: Basically, what I want to know is how is this sunlight, which ranges up to 22 hours throughout June, accounted for? In the model the sun is no longer in a position to provide light to this region (as per earlier claims on the daylight topic), yet Alaska still receives light.
In a round Earth theory, this extra daylight is accounted for due to the Earth's tilted axis. That region is tilted in such a way that as the Earth rotates, and revolves, it is in a particular path along its orbit that allows for the sunlight in the specific hemisphere (in this case Northern) to receive more sunlight than the other (Southern).
Note that this also cause seasons in the round world theory.
Question 2: I notice that there are a lot of posters on this site, and (having created an account) know that the only requirements to post here are to have an email address. Oh, and the recommendation is that you are at least 13, but it isn't mandatory nor checked. My point is that anybody that can find a computer can post here and that when you get that kind of access the information, it usually loses its integrity.
So: Where did you guys (those who follow the Flat Earth Theory) find the information that you have that you are so ready to share, swear by, and criticize anybody who holds a different opinion than your own? Please note that simply answering "this website" is not a choice. First of all, it is completely biased. Second, it is not possible that everybody got together and said "hey let's base our beliefs one source that we all read, even though there are millions of others that contradict it." And third, sites like:
www.Billshompage.com/conspiracy/flat+earth/proof do not hold credibility. Show me an organization, funded group, or even a well acclaimed group that has some kind of information that can be used as a source. I am interested in learning more on this, but am not about to base my ideas on one website anymore than I give out my credit card numbers to random emails claiming to be my bank.
Note: I am not calling anybody a liar, I would just like to see your sources. [/i]