This is assuming that planets really exist. From what I've read and understood thus far, the flat earth theory believes that NASA is truly a conspiracy and, its discoveries and theories may be just as wrong as its purpose. However, from Earth, planets look like stars and, according to the FAQ: "The stars are at a height of 3100 miles above sea level, which is as far as from San Francisco to Boston." So, maybe planets don't exist and are really just stars in the sky?
That would mean everyone that ever looked into a telescope is wrong. The currently accepted definition of a star is such:
Any massive celestial body of gas that shines by radiant energy generated inside it. (Encyclopedia Britannica, definition) Now, I could see how they might argue that anything in the sky is a star, but it's hardly fair to say that just because planets look like stars from the naked eye, that no purely civilian folks haven't ever seen planets in their true form. And not only that, I've even seen it admitted on these very forums that planets are round celestial bodies, while the earth is simply made of speshul sauce.
Also, why are the numbers so exact? What proof is there that the stars are 3100 miles high? I've yet to see any tangible proof of this. It seems like a number that was pulled out of thin air by someone. I mean, what research has been put forth to confirm it is 3100 miles high? I would love to see some calculations and numbers.
Going back to the round earth theory, if are planets revolved around stars, we'd be revolving around millions of stars in different directions instead of the sun. So, planets don't circle the stars, I hope.
Not true. We only revolve around one star in a system of millions and millions, but it's all about distance. We're not close enough to other stars to be sucked in by their gravity and revolve around them. In fact, the effect would be most certainly be the end of our solar system if such a thing would happen. Which, if you do believe NASA, could possibly happen in several billion years, but it's nothing we have to worry about, haha.
With saying that planets don't circle other planets, you're closing your mind off to the one thing that the flat earth theory bases itself on: NASA is a conspiracy. The belief is that NASA made everything up. They may have said they were tracking the planets' movements for centuries but really have been hoaxing it all along. How do we know? It could very well be true either way. I've never been to space and I don't think I ever will, so I can never for sure say that the world is flat or round because I have never seen it. And I sure as hell don't want to be force-fed information like a robot (which, by the way, is why I'm here; looking at both sides of the coin).
Again, NASA isn't the only people out there. Back in 280 B.C. Aristarchus suggested the Earth revolves around the Sun. He provided the first estimation of Earth-Sun distance. In 1420, Ulugh Beg's observatory produced astronomical tables that included a catalogue of over 1,000 stars. In 1609, Galileo discovered the Milky Way. We aren't making things up here. We are riding on the back of great men over thousands of years and it has merely evolved to what it is today.
I'm almost positive that their FAQ answers both the Physics part and the boats/planes part of your comment.
Yes, I read over it. Horrible memory, but it was something about they're not going in a straight line like they think they are. In essence, every person to ever fly a plane and steer a ship are utter morons for not noticing they were turning. I apologize, but that's all I see in that explanation.
Apparently, the Flat Earth Society is not funded by the government like NASA is =) . Besides, even if the world was round or flat, scientist still agree that the weather in the ice cap is too cold for any human being to survive. That's why no one goes there to live.
True about the conditions, but no one
wants to live there. It doesn't mean that it isn't possible to get your best gear on and go on a dangerous exhibition. Humans have been known to do that for the longest time, despite the dangers. And besides, there are many research stations in Antarctica where scientists study all sorts of things, because the conditions make it uniquely perfect to gauge several things, including astronomical research. And sorry to say, this isn't all funded by NASA.
I also believe that is explained in the FAQ. [about volcanos/plate tectonics]
I saw an explanation pertaining to volcanoes, but not the plate tectonics. Perhaps I simply missed it, but I would still like to hear how they explain that one.
Who's to say there aren't intelligent people already signed up in the society? Besides, intelligence can be easily swayed by the temptation of power and money.
I think you're implying that I said no one is intelligent in this society. Perhaps not, but I just want to clarify that isn't what I meant. What I simply meant is the majority of intelligent people haven't noticed that there is a big conspiracy and many of civilians have done all sorts of research, some barely pertaining to the roundness of the earth, but still proving it to be true. And as far as money goes, I have yet to receive my check, hehe. No seriously, though, if you're saying everyone that has ever discovered the earth was flat got a giant hush check, I think you overestimate the power of the government over all people. There will always be one that'll stand up and tell the government to go fuck themselves and provide the truth.
That's exactly what they're saying. It makes sense to some degree. Imagine if governments were actually competing to make it to the moon first (and, off the flat earth theories, they were!) and to "accomplish" all these things first, psyching their neighboring countries out. Perhaps they're not in it together, but it does make sense if they were competing and saying they did this-and-this first.
Even you admit. To some degree. I don't believe your reasoning, but you yourself admitted that it doesn't entirely make sense. The explanation is not sound. If the governments were in such a state of competition, why wouldn't one simply disprove the other that 'accomplished it first', by going, "Liar. The earth is flat. Good job lying to your people. They'll sure trust you now." That level of discredit would do a shit load of damage. And during the space race, I seriously can't see Russia not taking that potshot at us.
Satellite images like google earth? If that's what you're referencing there then the image itself isn't curvy; it's flat, like on a T.V. screen when you're zoomed in.
We can? You must have amazing eyesight because I can't XP lol. But seriously, how do you know those are satellites and not just stars? Do you map the sky every night? However, I do wonder how it is the Google Maps doesn't work without satellites (if someone from the Flat Earth Society would explain, I would be very intrigued 
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Are you seriously going there? Dude, it's all a matter of perspective. A camera doesn't take round images, sorry to say. I could take a picture of a giant ball, and it would be flat. Does that mean the ball is flat? No. Besides, if you zoom out enough, there is a model of the earth that you can circle around and zoom in else where.
Besides, it goes against what they think, anyways. They think satellites don't exist. Which does bring up an odd point you said. How the hell does Goggle Earth work then? I mean, there are images there that were taking WAY above the earth and yet zoom in seamlessly. (Notice how they people commented on how they loved you/your post and failed to answer your question?)
Okay, satellites are visible to the naked eye. They're dots of light that move much faster then the stars. How do I know those dots aren't simply stars? Telescope. Telescope. Telescope. Come on now. Go to the store, buy one, and look up.
We don't know anything else except what the government tells us. Governments have been known to hide things from their citizens on countless occasions. Why would this occasion be any different?
Wrong. Utterly wrong. I've basically explained, but the government isn't the only one out there doing the research. It's crap to say that 'all we know is what the government tells us'. That wasn't a very well thought out response. I don't mean to be rude, I really don't, but the government only controls so much. And yes, it's a lot. I won't deny that. We need the government to control a lot, but it isn't the only thing existing out there.
Sorry for the long post ^^;, but I hope it helps a little and that we can have a sensible discussion
Don't be sorry. Your post was very refreshing compared to the responses I've gotten so far. They were thought out (except what I said just above XD) and thoughtful, and now I can have the debate I wanted. =D. Btw, I love your avatar. I make all my friends watch that movie because it's so full of win.