Basically, yes. What I said was specific to this subforum and only this subforum. Contrary to what Neruo said, having an open mind is more about simply (and momentarily) entertaining an idea or possibility whether or not you actually believe it. This is something a lot of people here seem unable to do. Its almost as if they aren't able to temporarily assume "what if", and instead stubbornly revert to "prove it" arguments...which is fine in the other 20+ forums here (or however many). But there should be a place where like minded people are free to discuss hypothetical subjects without persecution, so long as its in a place that is designed for such discussions (don't get me wrong).

Astral projection is a good example. Personally I don't believe it, but if people want to get into a deep discussion about it, seeing as it seem very similar to lucid dreaming, they should be able to do so without someone trying to hi-jack the thread for no other reason but because they couldn't stomach the idea that people could believe in something "unscientific". Talk about being closed minded. What about the entire discipline of Philosophy? Where exactly do you think science came from?? If such topic where anywhere else, I'd be all for criticism...in fact I'd probably be one of those doing the criticizing. But, one place should be designated for people who may want to move beyond the "is it proven" stage, and into more advanced hypotheticals. I don't see anything harmful about that, so long as that sort of talk stays confined to this subforum.

I’m sorry, but if you are unable to let people do this IN a forum designed for such discussions, it is probably you who has the narrow mind. And besides, the rules are clear regardless of how you feel. Deal with it.