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:Alternatively they can't get back in the TARDIS and change things as this might lead to a [[Temporal paradox]] (see that article for more information and example). | :Alternatively they can't get back in the TARDIS and change things as this might lead to a [[Temporal paradox]] (see that article for more information and example). | ||
:The basic idea however, is the reason they can't jump back before events started going pear shaped is because ''they'' didn't see themselves doing so. If they went back in time then they would be changing their own past during situation X. --[[User:Tangerineduel|Tangerineduel]] 08:10, September 9, 2009 (UTC) | :The basic idea however, is the reason they can't jump back before events started going pear shaped is because ''they'' didn't see themselves doing so. If they went back in time then they would be changing their own past during situation X. --[[User:Tangerineduel|Tangerineduel]] 08:10, September 9, 2009 (UTC) | ||
::The novel ''[[The Sands of Time]]'' delves into this bit... you can read it on the BBC's website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/ebooks/sandsoftime/index.shtml [[User:Monkey with a Gun|Monkey with a Gun]] 02:34, September 13, 2009 (UTC) |
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