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05-09-2011, 09:50 AM
(04-09-2011, 03:05 PM)Jared Seah Wrote: Hey! Maybe we can try it in Valuebuddies? We choose a "hot" topic and invite debates for a fixed period - like 7 days? Then we do a poll at the end (May need to install a polling tool or gadget in Valuebuddies - not sure whether its possbile as I not IT savvy.
How's that for fun and generating alternative views? The purpose is not to "win"; but to encourage critical thinking.
Moderaters, what do you think?
I like the idea very much actually, although I'm not sure whether the focussed nature of the debate (like imposing a timeframe of 7 days) will add much value to what we already have here as a forum vs The Economist as a publication.
Time limit imposed- we'll probably end up with the same few posters who can/will meaningfully contribute to the debate.
W/o Time limit- Not much difference from what we already have.
I also suspect the topics that are more Social/Political in nature will receive a lot of responses (everybody has an opinion in politics no?) whereas Investing ones will see less participants.
Having said that, I'm all for running a trial/pilot. As to the technical aspects, will have to let Cyclone respond to that.