[META]: Yet another idea for discussions

From: Michael Wiik (mwiik@messagenet.com)
Date: Wed May 14 2003 - 11:31:07 MDT

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    Instead of specific subjects like [WAR] or [IRAQ] what if we made
    everything one of the following categories:

    [FYI]: _fyi_topic_
    Items of possible interest to extropians. Should contain an abstract or
    a very few quotes along with a URL. You must be totally objective in
    topic title and text. Must not be replied to directly.

    [COMMENT]: _comment topic_
    A supported comment you have no obligation in discussing further. The
    _comment topic_ must be a previously posted _fyi_topic_. By 'supported
    comment' I mean you *must* include a URL which either agrees (at least
    in part) with your position OR provides some background information
    which you reference. Must not be replied to directly.

    [DISCUSS]: _discussion_topic_
    A topic you wish to discuss. The _discussion_topic_ must be a previously
    posted _comment topic_. It is obligatory for the topic starter to paste
    in the entire FYI or COMMENT message into the first post. Supporting
    your position with URLs is encouraged but not required. Let the flames
    begin. You cannot start a DISCUSSion on your own COMMENT.

    [META]: _meta_topic_
    Instead of comments and discussions on meta topics, we leave this as
    normal (as in, you are free to reply directly to meta topics)

    And that's it. Seems to me it has the virtue of simplicity. All
    discussions start with an FYI, then require someone to COMMENT on it,
    and then someone else to start a DISCUSSion.

    What do you think?

            -Mike

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