1. Respect Individuals: One of the most deplorable debate tactics is an ad hominem (defamation of personal character). Please refrain from personal insults.
2. Ideas are Fair Game: While attacking individuals is banned, debate on morals, economics, spirituality, and ethics are perfectly okay. We recognize that people hold strong opinions, and we encourage healthy debate. If you have a strong opinion, make sure you back it up.
3. No Trolling or Flaming: While active debates are encouraged, please back up your opinions. This helps differentiate between flaming an idea and sparking actual discussion
Good example: "I disagree with Capitalism for x reason, and for this reason it is an immoral system."
Bad Example: "God-damn commies."
4. Productive Posts Only: Kindly refrain from posting short replies to the effect of "cool."
Good Example:
User A said:
User B: Questions or personal interpretations
Bad Example:
User A said:
User B: Sick post, bruh
5. Keep on-topic: A thread about tax rates should not become an argument about the morality of religion in public schools, no matter how tangentially related it is. If the topic is different enough, just make a new thread. Just exercise good judgement.