Post by that's so raven! on Jan 7, 2005 13:16:10 GMT -5
aka, guidelines. and stuff.
*ahem*
alright, as I'm sure everyone's aware, this here's debates. basically, this board is meant for discussion of teh great questions of our time... evolution, moral issues, teh Meaning of Life, stuff like that. what sets this apart from rants, is, well, debates aren't rants... just discussions; teh exchange of opinions. this doesn't mean that you can't rant in a discussion, but it's not teh focus here.
what is also not teh focus is 'winning' or proving oneself smarter than others... certainly you may comment on someone else's position, and even point out inconsistencies or factual discrepancies where they exist, but keep in mind that teh point is not to prove anyone wrong or right, just to exchange ideas and learn from one another. this must always be done in a civil manner... flaming will not be tolerated. if you feel yourself getting upset at someone, back off for a while and remember that you do not hafta respect a given opinion, but you must respect teh person whose opinion it is, and their right to have and express that opinion. if you have questions as to whether something would be appropriate, please don't hesitate to private message me, saddy, or any other mod.
above all, don't be intimidated. everyone's opinion has value here, even if (and perhaps especially!) those that are not popular. if no one agrees with you, don't sweat it... that doesn't mean you're wrong or stupid, and remember teh only way to learn is to be exposed to new ideas, so you might just be educating someone.
have fun!
*ahem*
alright, as I'm sure everyone's aware, this here's debates. basically, this board is meant for discussion of teh great questions of our time... evolution, moral issues, teh Meaning of Life, stuff like that. what sets this apart from rants, is, well, debates aren't rants... just discussions; teh exchange of opinions. this doesn't mean that you can't rant in a discussion, but it's not teh focus here.
what is also not teh focus is 'winning' or proving oneself smarter than others... certainly you may comment on someone else's position, and even point out inconsistencies or factual discrepancies where they exist, but keep in mind that teh point is not to prove anyone wrong or right, just to exchange ideas and learn from one another. this must always be done in a civil manner... flaming will not be tolerated. if you feel yourself getting upset at someone, back off for a while and remember that you do not hafta respect a given opinion, but you must respect teh person whose opinion it is, and their right to have and express that opinion. if you have questions as to whether something would be appropriate, please don't hesitate to private message me, saddy, or any other mod.
above all, don't be intimidated. everyone's opinion has value here, even if (and perhaps especially!) those that are not popular. if no one agrees with you, don't sweat it... that doesn't mean you're wrong or stupid, and remember teh only way to learn is to be exposed to new ideas, so you might just be educating someone.
have fun!