I think the majority of people disagree (in face to face communications). Although passive aggressive is not good, its far more common to behave that way face to face then outright aggression.
And the guidelines talk about making it more like face to face and less like traditional online forums.
I think a culture where people aggressively argue their views is better. But, people need to not identify too much with their ideas. They need to be able to say "switch" and start arguing the other side with the same intensity. But that intensity is going to be the difference between good and great.
And I'm fine with the majority of people disagreeing with me. The majority of people are idiots happy with good enough. :)
>I think a culture where people aggressively argue their views is better.
I disagree (but I upmodded you).
>But, people need to not identify too much with their ideas. They need to be able to say "switch" and start arguing the other side with the same intensity.
Yes - that is informed debate - but I don't think that is what people are arguing against - its more the silly stuff that every other forum ever created seems to degrade to.
>The majority of people are idiots happy with good enough. :)
Well thats just mean ;) And certainly not something you would say to a "happy idiot" in person. Not if you want to achieve anything other then a punch in the face anyway ;)
And the guidelines talk about making it more like face to face and less like traditional online forums.