One for the math nerds.

[Chaerophon]

I'm afraid that I agree with Archon. I'd rather have something to talk about (although I don't do much these days). I'm not sure that I'm a fan of posting whole articles and asking "any questions", but for the most part, if it succeeds in generating discussion, it was worth posting. If not, it will quickly find its way to the bottom of the page, and there's not a ton of harm in it. I'd say that Doc was still a ways away from "ruining" the forum... The subject matter was engaging, and people engaged it. Had his threads flopped, or had he continued bumping them, then it would be problematic.

I must respectfully disagree.

In my opinion, who starts a thread is irrelevant as long as useful discussion is generated. It's the people that respond that are more important. If Doc was creating spam threads, or irrelevant threads, or clogging the thread with irrelevant replies, then I could see a problem. If he also dominated the discussion (the thread is mostly him talking to himself) that would be bad too. I don't really see any of it.

It's just natural that some people will have more to say and others won't. It is the Lurker Lounge after all, and many people prefer to simply Lurk. It's not like Doc stops people from making threads. So is the problem him making too many threads, or other people choosing to make less threads?
Ah so much conflict. Well, remember this forum does have an ignore feature. I'd also mention that if someone doesn't want to post just because I am posting a lot, I really wouldn't care. Can't we all just get along? ;) Seriously, I think it is petty that one would not talk because one has a grudge against a person. It's another case if someone's aggressive flaming prevents people from posting, but I don't see that either. If he makes stupid arguments or comments, then tear them apart. Isn't that fun anyways?

Well, of course, if this opinion is more widespread, then that is another issue.

Of all honesty, I really don't see the issue. Perhaps something is going on that I haven't noticed yet. This is only my 2 cents, peace. :)
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