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