If there really was an Ice Wall

Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

I mean, I can see how the government would make more money out of the tourism they would get then, as opposed to a conspiracy (I still don't understand how money is involved there, btw).

Aye or nay?

Good point. They would make an insane amount of money opening up the icewall to tourists

Nay. You think that tourism money to the Ice Wall (keep in mind how many people go to Antarctica for tourism--very few) would exceed the amount of money put into "space exploration?" Do you know how much money, really, that NASA alone is receiving from the US government? $16.8 Billion USD PER YEAR!


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Do you know how much money, really, that NASA alone is receiving from the US government? $16.8 Billion USD PER YEAR!

Pocket change.

Yeah, but why would they lie about the shape of the earth.
Would saying that the earth is flat give them less funding? I don't think so.
I think it would actually make a stir and give them more funding, because it would stir people's curiosity.
I know it would mine, if NASA said the earth was flat.

And you compare the ice wall to the Antarctica. Well, I have seen lots of footage of people in Antarctica, doing experiments and shit. Funny enough, I've never seen any at the ice wall.

Would saying that the earth is flat give them less funding? I don't think so.
I think it would actually make a stir and give them more funding,

More funding for what?  Space exploration?  Satellites?

Well, that depends. How much are you saying they would charge for the Ice Wall trips? If everyone in the US went (301,197,000 in a recent estimate), and they charged a hundred dollars per trip, it would still only be about $300 Billion dollars, and that's of course over the course of years, probably. After that, you pretty much lose business. Who would want to go to see the Ice Wall a second time, anyways? So basically, instead of getting a crapload of money from tourism at once and then profits dwindling, they keep the profits at a standard which is INCREASING. That makes more sense to me.

Also, you must have missed the point of other factors which can play into it other than money.


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Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

Tourist spots usually don't perform well in areas that can reach temperatures as low as -187.4. C.

Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Because if it were possible to get a craft into space by simply dropping it off the Ice Wall, NASA wouldn't have an excuse to put billions of dollars of "research" into rocket designs.

Also, if the shape of the world were revealed public outcry would lead to NASA either being replaced, or forced to do real research. Less money in the Conspiracy's pocket either way.

Good point, but they will likely have a very crazy answer.

If there really was an ice wall, there would be more people than just 4 retards on a website talking about it.

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Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

Tourist spots usually don't perform well in areas that can reach temperatures as low as -187.4. C.

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Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Because it were possible to get a craft into space by simply dropping it off the ice wall, NASA wouldn't have an excuse to put billions of dollars of "research" into rocket designs.

 ... That's just dumb.

Space travel is not actually possible.

And please don't listen to Tom Bishop. His theories are not supported by most Flat Earthers.

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Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

Tourist spots usually don't perform well in areas that can reach temperatures as low as -187.4. C.

Where is your evidence to support your claim of such temperature?

Tourist spots usually don't perform well in areas that can reach temperatures as low as -187.4. C.

An ice wall that debunks all of astronomical history? I can imagine oodles of scientists wanting to take a look at it.

Because it were possible to get a craft into space by simply dropping it off the ice wall, NASA wouldn't have an excuse to put billions of dollars of "research" into rocket designs.

You can't just "drop" out of the earth's orbit and call it "space travel", design and planning would still come into play.

And please don't listen to Tom Bishop. His theories are not supported by most Flat Earthers.

Well, that depends. How much are you saying they would charge for the Ice Wall trips? If everyone in the US went (301,197,000 in a recent estimate), and they charged a hundred dollars per trip, it would still only be about $300 Billion dollars, and that's of course over the course of years, probably. After that, you pretty much lose business. Who would want to go to see the Ice Wall a second time, anyways? So basically, instead of getting a crapload of money from tourism at once and then profits dwindling, they keep the profits at a standard which is INCREASING. That makes more sense to me.

Also, you must have missed the point of other factors which can play into it other than money.


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there is this thing called "the next generation". no individual lives forever, but generation goes on. therefore, they won't lose business from thinking that no one would come twice to the ice wall as a tourism spot. but, good try though

Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Dumbest statement of the day.

Nay. You think that tourism money to the Ice Wall (keep in mind how many people go to Antarctica for tourism--very few) would exceed the amount of money put into "space exploration?" Do you know how much money, really, that NASA alone is receiving from the US government? $16.8 Billion USD PER YEAR!


~D-Draw

Acutally, there is a casino resort IN the arctic circle, founded and maintained by the same company in Iceland who own and operate a luxury hotel ($500 per night, per person, per room) made ENTIRELY out of ice that they carve by hand. I have stayed in it. This aforementioned resort made of ice only exists during certain months of the year, and only caters to those with an annual reservation, because it is carved all over again each freeze season.

The resort in the Arctic Circle is made of Ice as well, but is permanent because of the climate.

This is not a joke, look it up.

Just to say, I don't like your topic title.

If there really was an Ice wall

If there was an "Ice Wall"...

 

Quote from: UnicronISround on February 21, 2007, 06:09:13 PM

Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Dumbest statement of the day.

It wasn't a statement, it was a question. There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

Quote from: Jeffs on February 22, 2007, 04:10:27 AM

Quote from: TheEngineer on February 22, 2007, 01:45:46 AM

Quote from: UnicronISround on February 21, 2007, 06:09:13 PM

Why would space exploration stop if they started tourist trips to the ice wall?

Dumbest statement of the day.

It wasn't a statement, it was a question. There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

nope. their ARE stupid questions.

Speak of the devil! 

Also, if the shape of the world were revealed public outcry would lead to NASA either being replaced, or forced to do real research. Less money in the Conspiracy's pocket either way.

bold emphasis mine

If only it were possible to punch someone through the internet; I would punch you in the face so damn hard...

Look, dumbass (O NOES, AD HOMINEM ). Whether or not you believe we have the ability to go to space, NASA is doing very real research in a multitude of fields. Not just space exploration. NASA research is responsible for many advancements in the commercial airline industry for just one example. Maybe you should do some research of your own before you go making asinine statements that make you look like a bigger ass than you already appear to be.

Please. In the future, if you don't know what you're talking about STFU.

Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

I mean, I can see how the government would make more money out of the tourism they would get then, as opposed to a conspiracy (I still don't understand how money is involved there, btw).

Aye or nay?

I don't think so, it would be like a normal thing if everyone knew about it.

I wouldn't pay to see a big glaciar.

I'm with Vauxhall on this. It'd be boring and bloody freezing.

Quote from: unclegravy on February 21, 2007, 04:10:23 PM

Wouldn't it have been a tourist spot by now?

I mean, I can see how the government would make more money out of the tourism they would get then, as opposed to a conspiracy (I still don't understand how money is involved there, btw).

Aye or nay?

I don't think so, it would be like a normal thing if everyone knew about it.

I wouldn't pay to see a big glaciar.

If they had a safe way to see over the edge into space you're telling me you wouldn't pay to see that? Come on!

And see what, a starless night? You'd pay to see something that's pitched black?

According to the "icewall" trip there are stars out and below the earth.  Assuming his trip wasn't faked/photoshopped.

I don't think so, it would be like a normal thing if everyone knew about it.

I wouldn't pay to see a big glaciar.

Yeah, but think about the scientists - the scientists, man!
We're not talking about only ONE generation of scientists, we're talking about all scientists (plus some bonus rich guys who have nothing to do with theit money)!

How many of those scientists would be curious enough to take the trip?
A good many, I'd wager.

And see what, a starless night? You'd pay to see something that's pitched black?

Why would it necessarily have to be starless?

I just assumed that the stars were only overhead. Does this mean they're surrounding the flat earth (e.g. a sphere or a dome)?

In any case if there were stars that would just make it more boring, you may as well just lie on your back and look up.