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Before You Join In A Debate pinning it when I get home
#1
Posted 14 April 2004 - 02:50 PM
In the recent debate regarding Abortions, I was greatly annoyed by the fact that a great number of people ignored information previously presented, simply to state their opinion without even reading the posts others made in the topic. Specifically, the issue of children conceived by rape was addressed on numerous occasions. However, certain pro-choice individuals chose to ignore all previous posts in the topic, and ask a question that had already been asked and answered. I'm not against further debate of a previously answered question, but asking the exact same question is what I have a problem with.
From now on, in all current and future debates, I'm going to have to ask everyone to read all the posts in the topic before you join a debate here. If you do so, it is often likely that your question may already have been answered. That being the case, I would like to request that everyone read the topic to find out what has already been discussed before jumping into the middle of a debate. Compliance with this regulation is much appreciated, and will improve the overall quality of the debates we are able to have in this forum.
From now on, in all current and future debates, I'm going to have to ask everyone to read all the posts in the topic before you join a debate here. If you do so, it is often likely that your question may already have been answered. That being the case, I would like to request that everyone read the topic to find out what has already been discussed before jumping into the middle of a debate. Compliance with this regulation is much appreciated, and will improve the overall quality of the debates we are able to have in this forum.
#2
Posted 14 April 2004 - 03:12 PM
I suppose many of us post the same things twice, mainly because of the people who didn't read about it before. Because they haven't, (at least this is what i do) i restate the issue so that they do.
I think the easiest solution (for all you people who do this along with me) would be to simply link to the page that your post was on. That way, you won't be saying it again, and they will still listen.
edit: (response to sh1zza's post): same here, i'll do my best...
I think the easiest solution (for all you people who do this along with me) would be to simply link to the page that your post was on. That way, you won't be saying it again, and they will still listen.
edit: (response to sh1zza's post): same here, i'll do my best...
This post has been edited by mase windu: 14 April 2004 - 03:24 PM
#5
Posted 14 April 2004 - 09:04 PM
Its Cres.. trust me.. hes at school doing this because he probably doesnt want to wait until he gets home. thats what id do...
anyway.. back on topic.
sorry if ive done this..
MX
anyway.. back on topic.
sorry if ive done this..
MX
Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
Such a heavy burden now to be "The One".
Born to bear and read to all the details of our ending
To write it down for all the world to see.
#6
Posted 14 April 2004 - 09:16 PM
QUOTE (lprince @ Apr 14 2004, 03:48 PM) |
dont listen to him! it may be a trick......... i want to see it said from his main acount! whats the point of these 'at school' acounts anyway? |
He doesn't want to risk any keyloggers or whatevers getting into his account or his Mod CP.
Sam's gay
#7
Posted 15 April 2004 - 01:15 AM
Yes, reading all of the posts would be very helpful in debates. Its ok if people slip every once in a while, but it is happening far too often (I'm probably doing it too...). Also please make posts readable *glares at govea*and no flamming of course. Try to be knowledgable on the subject, too. It really helps when trying to get a point across if people can read and comprehend it. My two cents.
Neraphym Archaeon
GWAMM
GWAMM
#8
Posted 15 April 2004 - 01:58 AM
be unique! stand up for yourself! do all in your power to avoid being like goveamaster! be one of a kind! use bold letters! be on the underdog's side of the argument (a favorite thing to do for me )
And now we have the quote of the day, from greenl2l: PLONGED!!!
#9
Posted 15 April 2004 - 03:01 PM
Most of you are completely missing my point. I don't have anything against people expressing their views on a previously discussed topic in a debate. What I have a problem with is people asking questions that have already been asked as if they haven't been asked. Now do you people understand where I'm coming from on this? Just read the entirety of the topic before you jump into the debate guns blazing.
#10
Posted 15 April 2004 - 03:03 PM
QUOTE (Krescenz at Skhool @ Apr 15 2004, 10:01 AM) |
Most of you are completely missing my point. I don't have anything against people expressing their views on a previously discussed topic in a debate. What I have a problem with is people asking questions that have already been asked as if they haven't been asked. Now do you people understand where I'm coming from on this? Just read the entirety of the topic before you jump into the debate guns blazing. |
"guns blazing..." nice metaphor!
I do see what you are saying, thankyou for clarifying.
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