Because FR does not have a Science Forum...
I think the true test of whether you are doing science or not is to submit your writing to an established science journal, rather than posting it to an internet chat room.
Subject your writing to scientific peer review. Then you'll know.
Actually, I have some interesting stories about the "peer review process" — as close to first-hand as possible without the "subject author" being me. Please don't tempt me.... [though that could be fun....]