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23rd July 2006, 04:19 PM
The Debate Section.
This is where users can have in-depth discussions and involved debates on epicific topics.
Extended Discussion is a forum intended for involved discussion and debate between all Forum Members
What makes a thread appropriate for ED is not subject matter alone, but the level of discussion and debate the thread topic generates.
How 'serious' a subject is (war, abortion, politics) does not affect a thread's status in The debate forum. If the subject is very broad, for example, "what do you think about abortion?" or if the discussion and debate that arise from the thread are not involved, such as one line posts or posts that do not contribute to the discussion (unsupported opinions, etc.) the thread is not suitable for extended discussion.
These forums should be a place for users to have informed, engrossing discussions on topics that interest them and to read about and learn about issues that they are not as familar with from users who are more familar. It is not a place to dump opinions and leave, to not support those opinions, or to make short, contentless posts.
In short, This section of the PK forums is for users who would like a higher quality of discussion than available in other sections of the forums without a limitation on subject matter or a requirement that the subject needs to be weighty or intellectual (although such subjects are by no means discouraged).
Guidelines for making a post or new topic
Thread Making Guidelines
Threads should be made to maximize their potential for complex, multi-faceted discussion. When making a thread, please try and keep your topics as focused as possible to avoid broad, generalized conversation and opinion swapping.
For example, instead of "where do thoughts come from?", a thread discussing specific aspects of neurology or mental functioning would be more appropriate for debate.
Threads asking users simply to give personal hypotheses, with little basis in fact or knowledge of the subject area, are more appropriate for the Off Topic Forum or General Discussion.
Posting Guidelines
Flaming, abuse, spamming, and excessive off topic chatter are not permitted.
When replying, please keep your posts relevant to the thread topic or to the current discussion fork.
Do not make short posts that do not contribute to the thread at hand. By and large, posts that are only one line long will not satisfy this condition.
Refrain from using logical fallacies and poor debate methods, as these will frustrate other users and do not enhance the discussion.
Having said that, all posts and threads that dont adhere to these guidelines will be deleted. You have been warned. (so fuck off hovis, seriously)
This is where users can have in-depth discussions and involved debates on epicific topics.
Extended Discussion is a forum intended for involved discussion and debate between all Forum Members
What makes a thread appropriate for ED is not subject matter alone, but the level of discussion and debate the thread topic generates.
How 'serious' a subject is (war, abortion, politics) does not affect a thread's status in The debate forum. If the subject is very broad, for example, "what do you think about abortion?" or if the discussion and debate that arise from the thread are not involved, such as one line posts or posts that do not contribute to the discussion (unsupported opinions, etc.) the thread is not suitable for extended discussion.
These forums should be a place for users to have informed, engrossing discussions on topics that interest them and to read about and learn about issues that they are not as familar with from users who are more familar. It is not a place to dump opinions and leave, to not support those opinions, or to make short, contentless posts.
In short, This section of the PK forums is for users who would like a higher quality of discussion than available in other sections of the forums without a limitation on subject matter or a requirement that the subject needs to be weighty or intellectual (although such subjects are by no means discouraged).
Guidelines for making a post or new topic
Thread Making Guidelines
Threads should be made to maximize their potential for complex, multi-faceted discussion. When making a thread, please try and keep your topics as focused as possible to avoid broad, generalized conversation and opinion swapping.
For example, instead of "where do thoughts come from?", a thread discussing specific aspects of neurology or mental functioning would be more appropriate for debate.
Threads asking users simply to give personal hypotheses, with little basis in fact or knowledge of the subject area, are more appropriate for the Off Topic Forum or General Discussion.
Posting Guidelines
Flaming, abuse, spamming, and excessive off topic chatter are not permitted.
When replying, please keep your posts relevant to the thread topic or to the current discussion fork.
Do not make short posts that do not contribute to the thread at hand. By and large, posts that are only one line long will not satisfy this condition.
Refrain from using logical fallacies and poor debate methods, as these will frustrate other users and do not enhance the discussion.
Having said that, all posts and threads that dont adhere to these guidelines will be deleted. You have been warned. (so fuck off hovis, seriously)