what is required

[The Middle Way]

To distinguish between a philosophical discussion and say a kaffe klatsch or a town hall meeting?

Does the term philosophy at all have a connotation of backing up an argument with logic, or at least having considered the question with some degree of gravity?

Is it merely a forum to make a scatter-shot observation or express a personal view?

If you see the indication on a forum *guidelines*: 'critical thinking is required!', is this just funny stuff, or do these words mean more or less what they say?



I mean, I expect this in a forum marked 'politics', it tends to come with the territory. But 'philosophy' has another connotation, I think.

[TheBattler]

I so Agree None of the Above.

I almost deleted my comments in that forums because of the trash arround it. For such a heartfelt moment in my life I was not happy to look at the forum and see what was in it. I would say "Get rid of it" if it continues on it's current path.

Alice

[tinkerbell]

I believe that the guidelines are in the philosophy forum.  However, we should also remember to follow the site rules when posting.

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tink

[The Middle Way]

You win, I quit

Note to the rest of the forum

I am out of here.

You've been swell

Bye.

None of the Above