If you have already posted something to Discordia, or even just thought about posting, you have probably noticed that there are two links in the menu box on the top right to choose from. As we have tried to explain in various places, such as the FAQ and the different pages for either posting a short text to ignite a discussion or posting an essay/announcement, this distinction reflects a specific intention on the part of the Discordia development group. How useful does this distinction appear to you?
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Does an essay automatically lead to a discussion? How productive does it seem to you to post thoughts, ideas, questions that are not yet thought through, not yet "polished" for public presentation? How much can you really say in 300 words or less? Is the distinction between "igniting a discussion" and posting an essay/announcement too rigid, as it is now? Could this work as an opportunity for people to speak up, who want to discuss ideas that are not (yet) perfected, fully defensible, smoothly formulated? Is there even a real need for that?
Comments anyone?