User:Ranzan

Created the Wikipedia article Universe Models in Aug 2007.

Also created a similar version Models of the Universe at the Cellular Universe website.

Author's Comments in Response to the Request for Deletion/Merger of the Article Universe Models
1)  The primary purpose of the Wikipedia article "Universe Models" was (and should remain) a concise presentation of a wide spectrum of cosmology models that are organized into some simple and logical classification scheme. The classification scheme embodied in the three Tables (the Historical-, Expanding-, and Cellular-Models) achieved this purpose more than adequately. A fourth table, called "Unclassified Models" was planned to join the other three. It is currently being prepared and will accommodate the inevitable miscellaneous models (for instance, the Plasma Universe) that are otherwise difficult to classify but should be included. 2)   The "Universe Models" article facilitated quick comparisons and assessments of models and their key features. It provided a time saving summary for students of physics, cosmology, and philosophy.

3)  By moving the contents of the "Universe Models" article to the Physical Cosmology page the latter would become too lengthy! Realize that the subject of physical cosmology is so vast that publishers have printed entire Encyclopedias devoted solely to the topic.

4)  Most of the commentary in the original article dealt in one way or another with various aspects of the classification scheme. When the text draws attention to the rather obvious flaws of the various models it is done so in connection with some characteristic of its classification. For example, if a universe is theorized to be expanding AND infinite then there are difficulties in such a claim; and for classification purposes if it is classed as an expanding model then the infinite portion of the subclassification becomes doubtful. The expanding universe models are embarrassingly full of logical inconsistencies. The gravity paradox researched by David Layzer and described in the article is one of the most blatant. If the majority of experts in the field choose to ignore this unresolved paradox (unresolved in the context of Big Bang cosmology) then it does not make it any less factual. More to the point, the gravity paradox relates directly to the classification ---it affects all the Table 2 models.

5)  I understand and appreciate the no original research rule. I thought the issue was settled through the discussion that took place shortly after the article was posted. ... The Dynamic Steady State Universe theory which describes a functional cellular universe was original research back in the year 2002 when it was presented at the ESO International Astrophysics Symposium (in Munich, 2002) on Astronomy, Cosmology, and Fundamental Physics. (The so called Munich Symposium is one of the two most prestigious in the world; the other is known as the Texas Symposium.) A summary of the model is published in the symposium proceedings and also appears on the Harvard University website. The existence of this cellular universe model is now old news. It entered the record in 2002 ---that's five years ago. For how many years does original research continue to be classified as "original research" and banned from Wikipedia?

6)  I do not understand the applicability of the "soapbox" comment made by one critic. How can stating facts in their appropriate context be considered as opinionating from a soapbox? (Conclusions are not opinions when drawn from fairly balancing the facts.)

7)  If focusing on and interpreting truth boils down to "a conflict of interest" as suggested in the "recommendation for article deletion" then there is truly nothing to be done. If that is actually the case, then I must confess, I should not be a Wikipedia contributor.

8)  Needless to say, it is discouraging to have one's article removed before it has even been completed.

9)  I would strongly urge all concerned to reconsider the status of the "Universe Models" article; recognize the article's particular usefulness and restore it as an independent page serving as a classification summary with classification commentary.

The main point is that the "Universe Models" article/page should serve as a summary article and focus on classification characteristics and methods.

Responses would be appreciated.

Sincerely, (Ranzan 20:51, 15 October 2007 (UTC))