geordief Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Is this site's software equipped for curtailing the length of posts in threads? Would it be a good idea to have a subforum where we would be guaranteed that posts and responses would be short and to the point? I accept my own intellectual limitations are not shared by all and that detailed posts are valuable and necessary but could there be an advantage to also providing for exchanges where just one point (of maybe two) at a time would be expressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 So, twitter threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just now, iNow said: So, twitter threads? I was going to post that but forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordief Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 hour ago, iNow said: So, twitter threads? Something like that.If it was feasible I would also like to insist on proper grammar and spelling. I wasn't thinking of a limit on character numbers so much as a limit on the amount of sentences or ideas if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itoero Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 38 minutes ago, geordief said: a limit on the amount of sentences or ideas if possible I tend to agree since I never read longer texts. But doesn't the length of posts depend on the subject of the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordief Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just now, Itoero said: I tend to agree since I never read longer texts. But doesn't the length of posts depend on the subject of the thread? You mean that there would be times when an artificial restraint on length would be too constraining and make the exchanges dissatisfying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 4 hours ago, geordief said: Is this site's software equipped for curtailing the length of posts in threads? No. 4 hours ago, geordief said: Would it be a good idea to have a subforum where we would be guaranteed that posts and responses would be short and to the point? Instead say, "Want quick-read threads? Vote YES!" 4 hours ago, geordief said: I accept my own intellectual limitations are not shared by all and that detailed posts are valuable and necessary but could there be an advantage to also providing for exchanges where just one point (of maybe two) at a time would be expressed? l personally dislike the idea. Forcing science discussions to be short goes against the nuanced and layered information structure of most explanations of natural phenomena. This is exactly why pop-sci articles cause as much trouble as they do to spur interest in the sciences. An explanation or argument should take as long as it takes. I think we already have a Quick Question thread for simple answers. I'm not sure what the objective is for a whole subforum of it, but if it attracts those who can't be bothered to read details, it sounds like it will mostly be good for dragging our reputation down as a serious science discussion site. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Phi for All said: I'm not sure what the objective is for a whole subforum of it, but if it attracts those who can't be bothered to read details, it sounds like it will mostly be good for dragging our reputation down as a serious science discussion site. I agree with this. Plus it would be a nightmare to enforce. 3 hours ago, geordief said: I would also like to insist on proper grammar and spelling. So what is the punishment if I put my comma in the wrong place? Maybe find us a dunce avatar and make the offending party wear it for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordief Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Outrider said: So what is the punishment if I put my comma in the wrong place? Maybe find us a dunce avatar and make the offending party wear it for a week. I wondered if it could be done automatically(ie posting in those threads would not be allowed if those criteria were not fulfilled) but Phi said no, this site would not be set up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapatos Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 9 hours ago, geordief said: Something like that.If it was feasible I would also like to insist on proper grammar and spelling. I wasn't thinking of a limit on character numbers so much as a limit on the amount number of sentences or ideas if possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordred Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Ooh boy another limit to what I would really prefer to describe when discussing physics lol. No thanks I have enough struggle keeping things as simple as possible lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapatos Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Sorry, couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Well played, sir. I genuflect in your general direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordief Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 5 hours ago, iNow said: Well played, sir. I genuflect in your general direction Does "numb and number" get me an additional curtsey? (I have already ceded the proposition btw) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordred Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 4:04 AM, geordief said: Does "numb and number" get me an additional curtsey? Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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