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12/22/2012 11:40:59 PM
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discussion value!
Threads have to have discussion value, or else they're spam, right?
But what is discussion value? If a thread is asking you which video game females you have a crush on, is that really promoting discussion - or at least, the kind of discussion you want to promote? It's not like moderators don't make the distinction elsewhere - after all, they ban people for trying to discuss politics or religion on the mains. So why not ban discussions about what your favourite colour is, or your favourite type of pizza topping? Are those really discussions worth having? Aren't they really just spam?
Basically, where do you think the line should be drawn? If an AMA doesn't promote discussion, can you really say a "how old are you?" thread does? And if a thread about accents does promote discussion, can you really say threads that ask other binary questions don't?
[Edited on 12.22.2012 7:22 PM PST by Old Papa Rich]
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I'm reading a lot of conflicting opinions here. OP (and others), I have to ask... What is it you're trying to accomplish by presenting the idea that there are many subjective definitions of "discussion value" based on many differentiating perceptions? It's almost a question that doesn't need to be asked, because anyone with common sense would realize that ones idea of discussion value ultimately lies in their perception and what they desire to discuss. Looking for a consensus may seems reasonable if you wish, but also somewhat irrelevant considering people will participate and discuss what they went, and when they want. If it breaks the rules, then it breaks the rules. Also, why the hell did you put a bunch of tilde characters in your thread title? Completely unnecessary, no? [Edited on 12.22.2012 6:54 PM PST]
