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Civilized discussion concerning P&R - BengalRugby - 05-25-2015
Many religious and political threads become long, drawn out discussion devolving due to eventually going off point. I wonder if there is a way to enter a simple 3 response Thunderdome style of discussion here. Kind of like thee townhall discussions, involving 2 posters of opposing viewpoints, and a limited number of responses (three to five?). This would remove any trolling, and reove the possibility of getting off-track.
I understand that may not play into the strengths of a messageboard, but it ma be something to consider that would increase meaningful religious/political discussion. Like a thread that is closed to all except those given access, and then a post limit for those given such access?
It is a rough idea, and certainly rife with potential abuses, but I like the idea of an intellectual speed round, which is not present on any other board.
RE: Civilized discussion concerning P&R - Johnny Cupcakes - 05-25-2015
I actually think it's a good idea. I don't think I'd like the entire forum like that though. Maybe a thread or two, here and there.
RE: Civilized discussion concerning P&R - bfine32 - 05-25-2015
I fear I'd be severely outnumbered. Sorta like mad max himself.
Maybe time for a name change.
RE: Civilized discussion concerning P&R - SunsetBengal - 05-25-2015
(05-25-2015, 07:30 PM)Johnny Cupcakes Wrote: I actually think it's a good idea. I don't think I'd like the entire forum like that though. Maybe a thread or two, here and there.
Maybe it could be an elective selection, by the poster of the thread? Sort of like choosing to include a poll, or not.
RE: Civilized discussion concerning P&R - Bengalzona - 05-25-2015
The idea has its merits and its negatives.
I think some people would like it. Sort of a smack talk for P&R, with folks seeing who can accurately and quickly regurgitate their ideology's rhetoric.. And it would be worthwhile for them, I suppose.
Personally, I prefer the long, drawn out discussions that meander. I think it makes people think a little deeper about the topics and and their own positions. I know I've grown a bit more conservative over the years due to those types of discussions as I think about "the other side's" positions more.
That said, I think it is a creative idea and would be worth a try.