My own vote would be for a forum category specifically dedicated to the particle-quantum-aether domain. And within this specific category, philosophical and metaphysical discourse would be permitted so long as it directly derives from issues related to particles, aether or quantum mechanics. This would also permit us to avoid labeling aether-related discourse as a "Mad Idea". As is, there is aether-related material embedded in virtually every single category here on this forum. It would be simpler for people to develop an education on the issue if it was all in one single place. This would also permit people who are new to the forum and the Electric Universe to easily identify that there exists no current consensus on aether. As is, that might not be immediately obvious.2. Perhaps you could initiate a private conversation with Dave Smith and teammates as to the wisdom of starting a new Forum Section titled "Electric Universe--Philosopher's Corner." It seems to me that we should do everything in our power to contain discussion in the present electric universe threads to observation, measurements, and testable explanations. But in the end, philosophical perspectives will need a place to be aired.
I think that a Philosopher's Corner would probably languish because there are few times when philosophy actually starts a conversation. It usually comes up as a consequence of some other discussion, and in particular conversations related to the origins of matter and forces.