Hot debates on forums???? - Page 2

Green-Moo · 02-27-2008, 11:34 AM

The only disadvantage that I can see is when a heated debate puts off new posters.

HeadCase · 02-28-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Green-Moo

The only disadvantage that I can see is when a heated debate puts off new posters.

I can see that. A new user that doesn't know anyone might be afraid to post, in fear of insulting a user thats been there for a while. As a mod you can add posts here and there encouraging new posters, and defend them if it seems like multiple people are coming down on them.

ammulu · 03-01-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HeadCase

I can see that. A new user that doesn't know anyone might be afraid to post, in fear of insulting a user thats been there for a while. As a mod you can add posts here and there encouraging new posters, and defend them if it seems like multiple people are coming down on them.

Yeah this happened to me a lot many times. Whenever I come across a new forum, it takes a while for me to just post a single statement, always I try to cross check my lines so that they are apt and not hurting others opinions or feelings.

ACCER · 03-07-2008, 12:04 PM

It's funny. Over the years I have found that for every new poster that is put off by heated debate, 20 more are inclined to finally jump in and post.