Better contributions in new topics

Official website announcements are posted in this forum.

If you have questions, suggestions, or need support or help with anything, please email [email protected].
Post Reply
User avatar
pjkeeley
Posts: 695
Joined: April 10th, 2007, 8:41 am

Better contributions in new topics

Post by pjkeeley »

Could people please stop making new topics with just a vague starter question and nothing else? A couple of these are fine, but some users (cough: cynicallyinsane) are spamming them on every board. It doesn't contribute anything to make a dozen "what is?" topics. How about offering your own response along with the question.

My two cents.
User avatar
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
The admin formerly known as Scott
Posts: 5765
Joined: January 20th, 2007, 6:24 pm
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
Contact:

Post by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes »

I agree. And, the quality and length of forum topics is mentioned in the official forum rules.
Forum Rules wrote:Before posting a thread, search the forum and see if there is already a thread on that topic. All new threads must be at least 45 words. Do not post a thread which only asks for one-word answers. Poor quality threads will be deleted.
I will warn members who violate (or have violated) this rule. If they violate it again, I will ban them.

If anyone noticed a member breaking any rules, please tell me - but in private via a PM.

Thanks,
Scott
User avatar
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
The admin formerly known as Scott
Posts: 5765
Joined: January 20th, 2007, 6:24 pm
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
Contact:

Post by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes »

As a side note, I have deleted many poor quality threads and posts. You probably haven't seen the worst. If you see a low quality thread started, it means either (1) I haven't seen it yet or (2) I think it has potential to spawn a philosophical discussion.

Thanks again,
Scott
Pachomius
Posts: 176
Joined: January 4th, 2008, 5:29 pm

Re: Better contributions in new topics

Post by Pachomius »

pjkeeley wrote:Could people please stop making new topics with just a vague starter question and nothing else? A couple of these are fine, but some users (cough: cynicallyinsane) are spamming them on every board. It doesn't contribute anything to make a dozen "what is?" topics. How about offering your own response along with the question.

My two cents.
Poor quality can be very subjective and arbitrary.

Try to judge my thread on pinching noses to disprove solipsism and idealism, and tell if it is low quality.

If you don't think it is low quality, then what is it to prevent you from reacting to it also in a quality massage?


Pachomius
Pachomius
Posts: 176
Joined: January 4th, 2008, 5:29 pm

A place for man in the street beginners?

Post by Pachomius »

Scott wrote:As a side note, I have deleted many poor quality threads and posts. You probably haven't seen the worst. If you see a low quality thread started, it means either (1) I haven't seen it yet or (2) I think it has potential to spawn a philosophical discussion.

Thanks again,
Scott
I would like to believe that this forum is for everyone who has a question to ask or an answer to tender, or just plain wanting to get something published and thrill to the excitement of seeing a piece of writing done by himself put on the web.

Just let people who have taken the time and labor to register, write whatever they want to write, even of the most lowest of quality philosophical writing; they just want to try their hand at writing something they want to believe is philosophy -- like yours truly.


When they come to the light and that is philosophy indeed, that writing philosophy and writing as to be legibly intelligible to themselves is not their cup of tea, they will do more thinking and occupy their time with attempts at better writing before they click on the send button.


Otherwise, many a budding Aristotle or Stove (who's that?) would be nipped in the bud instead of developing into a most readable Nietzsche* (pun intended).


Pachomius

*He says in his tomb on hindsight, nyet.
User avatar
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
The admin formerly known as Scott
Posts: 5765
Joined: January 20th, 2007, 6:24 pm
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
Contact:

Post by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes »

Pachomius, I think it is better to have some rules and regulations for posting. I think it is better to require a certain amount of quality from posters. We cannot please everyone, and a free-for-all would be unpleasant for the other posters who want to have productive, high-quality, philosophical discussions in an environment that is respectful, rational, and peaceful.

It would be a harsher limitation to a group of posters if the forums are flooded with low quality, inappropriate, and/or non-philosophical content.

The standards are not that strict. I believe that anyone who tries will be fine. But I will ban members who carelessly post low quality content without trying to be reasonable, understandable, and polite.

Basically, if users put effort into making good posts, then we will not have a problem.

There is only a problem when a user refuses to try to post well. Users must be willing to try to post in a polite way without using insults or personal attacks. Users must genuinely try to use the best spelling, grammar and organization in their posts (which can easily be done by using a spell-checker and proof-reading the post before posting it). Users must try to write their in a way that will be best understood by other users.

A user who refuses to try is not a budding Aristotle or a budding philosopher at all.

If a user will not put that effort into their posts here, then other users will not want to waste their time reading the posts or discussing with the user.

Thanks,
Scott
My entire political philosophy summed up in one tweet.

"The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."

I believe spiritual freedom (a.k.a. self-discipline) manifests as bravery, confidence, grace, honesty, love, and inner peace.
Post Reply

Return to “Forum Announcements”

2023/2024 Philosophy Books of the Month

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise
by John K Danenbarger
January 2023

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul
by Mitzi Perdue
February 2023

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness
by Chet Shupe
March 2023

The Unfakeable Code®

The Unfakeable Code®
by Tony Jeton Selimi
April 2023

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
by Alan Watts
May 2023

Killing Abel

Killing Abel
by Michael Tieman
June 2023

Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead

Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead
by E. Alan Fleischauer
July 2023

First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough

First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough
by Mark Unger
August 2023

Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational
by Dan Ariely
September 2023

Artwords

Artwords
by Beatriz M. Robles
November 2023

Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope

Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope
by Dr. Randy Ross
December 2023

Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes

Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes
by Ali Master
February 2024

2022 Philosophy Books of the Month

Emotional Intelligence At Work

Emotional Intelligence At Work
by Richard M Contino & Penelope J Holt
January 2022

Free Will, Do You Have It?

Free Will, Do You Have It?
by Albertus Kral
February 2022

My Enemy in Vietnam

My Enemy in Vietnam
by Billy Springer
March 2022

2X2 on the Ark

2X2 on the Ark
by Mary J Giuffra, PhD
April 2022

The Maestro Monologue

The Maestro Monologue
by Rob White
May 2022

What Makes America Great

What Makes America Great
by Bob Dowell
June 2022

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!
by Jerry Durr
July 2022

Living in Color

Living in Color
by Mike Murphy
August 2022 (tentative)

The Not So Great American Novel

The Not So Great American Novel
by James E Doucette
September 2022

Mary Jane Whiteley Coggeshall, Hicksite Quaker, Iowa/National Suffragette And Her Speeches

Mary Jane Whiteley Coggeshall, Hicksite Quaker, Iowa/National Suffragette And Her Speeches
by John N. (Jake) Ferris
October 2022

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All
by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
November 2022

The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity

The Smartest Person in the Room
by Christian Espinosa
December 2022

2021 Philosophy Books of the Month

The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God's Plan

The Biblical Clock
by Daniel Friedmann
March 2021

Wilderness Cry: A Scientific and Philosophical Approach to Understanding God and the Universe

Wilderness Cry
by Dr. Hilary L Hunt M.D.
April 2021

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute: Tools To Spark Your Dream And Ignite Your Follow-Through

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute
by Jeff Meyer
May 2021

Surviving the Business of Healthcare: Knowledge is Power

Surviving the Business of Healthcare
by Barbara Galutia Regis M.S. PA-C
June 2021

Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure

Winning the War on Cancer
by Sylvie Beljanski
July 2021

Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream

Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream
by Dr Frank L Douglas
August 2021

If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts

If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts
by Mark L. Wdowiak
September 2021

The Preppers Medical Handbook

The Preppers Medical Handbook
by Dr. William W Forgey M.D.
October 2021

Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress: A Practical Guide

Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress
by Dr. Gustavo Kinrys, MD
November 2021

Dream For Peace: An Ambassador Memoir

Dream For Peace
by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah
December 2021