Smart section Options

[*Steven*]

I think we need a sub forum for things considered smart. I know it might not consist of the smartest responses, but it will be an area of intellectual stimulation. I derived this idea from Josh's and Nate's comments regarding trolling and lack of news-worthy topics. Nate made a news topic yesterday and I believe there has only been a few response (myself and JC, I believe, I could be missing some). Regardless, I believe that a sub forum for that kind of subject would be cool.

For instance, it could be something like interests named say, "Thoughtful Discussion" (with emphasis on thoughtful). It could consist of say:
News
Debate
Technology
School

[*Steven*]

I see the merit in an application, I just don't think it's the best of idas. You'll lose a lot of input, even if it is stupid, by putting it there. I don't think I would want to even apply simply because I'm lazy, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to give input.

Also, I don't think it would necesarily segregate the community any more than it already is. Cliques > subforums.

[Uronacid]

I see the merit in an application, I just don't think it's the best of idas. You'll lose a lot of input, even if it is stupid, by putting it there. I don't think I would want to even apply simply because I'm lazy, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to give input.

Also, I don't think it would necesarily segregate the community any more than it already is. Cliques > subforums.

Then why did you make this topic in the first place... by creating a "smart" section. You would definitely be segregating the community. There is no question. I just wanted to find the least offensive/elitist way possible. You obviously can't tell people they're stupid and not allow them in. Thats just wrong. You can't turn people down because they aren't "smart" enough.

Since we cannot judge people without being in the wrong. Why not let people judge themselves? That's why I thought an application would work best. It would cause people to think, "Can I handle this? Am I mature enough?" It would cause people to question themselves while they filled it out. If they thought they could handle the level of maturity in that section then they could apply and have guaranteed acceptance of that application. No-one would be excluded.

Maybe you're changing your mind on the idea?