Posted on Jan 6, 2016
I have a suggestion to improve Rally Point. How about we offer a point/ counterpoint format for the obviously debate-oriented topics?
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In the spirit of offering up suggestions, I have one:
How about we offer a point/ counterpoint format for the obviously debate-oriented topics?
It would be formatted in two columns, with folks that see the item of the day one way commenting on the "pro" side, and on the other side the "cons" hold court.
I think it might keep us on focusing on the merits of the idea vs commenting on the views of individuals.
I think that is where our topics often go off the rails.
Respectful disagreement is a foundational block of our great nation.
I think that we can do it better than we do now.
How about we offer a point/ counterpoint format for the obviously debate-oriented topics?
It would be formatted in two columns, with folks that see the item of the day one way commenting on the "pro" side, and on the other side the "cons" hold court.
I think it might keep us on focusing on the merits of the idea vs commenting on the views of individuals.
I think that is where our topics often go off the rails.
Respectful disagreement is a foundational block of our great nation.
I think that we can do it better than we do now.
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The only potential drawback I can see would be making it difficult to respond to a specific point. If someone raises point "A" in the "pro" column, and I believe his/her fact-finding is in error, where does my response go? If it shows up in the "con" column, it may be difficult to match to the original point that was made. If it shows up under the original point, then we're back at both sides being argued in the same spot, thereby negating the separation concept.
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You would still have the ability to tag, so that a poster would know that you were responding to one of their points.
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MAJ (Join to see)
True, I hadn't considered that point. Sure, it's worth an experiment. If it keeps debates more fact-based and less likely to devolve into personal attacks, then it's a clear win.
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MAJ (Join to see) - That's the idea, sir. I'm trying to find a solution to that without having to nuke folks off the site. We *should* be able to disagree without leveling personal attacks or taking our ball and going home.
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It will hurt when I lay waste to their feeble arguments with rhetorical ingenuity!
Oh how their "smarts" will smart!
Oh how their "smarts" will smart!
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1SG (Join to see) - And I will bring the lounge chairs and beer to watch the show(s)
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