Debate vs Discussion: What's the Difference?

[osgart]

That could well be true.
That, and also the clash of swords in debate which can bring forth the sparks of truth. ........... and many thanks to Bahauallah for that sentence.

Let the sparks fly then! Splendid!

 

[Sunstone]

I don't mind the rules but can you add a disclaimer when we get to read a topic in the discussion section?

Something like: This topic was posted on the Discussion forum. You are welcome to express your opinion but you can't state that another member is in the wrong.

This serves two purposes: It explains the concept to newcomers and makes it hard for a member not to notice where the topic was posted.

Good point, Koldo! I personally do that. So do several other people. But your post gives me the idea of taking it up with the other Admins whether we should make doing it a requirement for all. It will take awhile to decide that issue though.

We have a warning called an "informal warning". It doesn't go on anyone's record. But it's a way to let someone know they broke a rule without penalizing them for it. Like a "heads-up"! We usually give informal warnings to folks the first time they break a rule. The second time, they get a formal warning that goes on their record.