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What defines a low philosophical post vs. a high philosophical post

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Posted 06/21/04 - 01:47 PM:	#1
I don't wish to sound ...well stupid for lack of a better word but I would like to know what constitutes a good philosophical post and what determines one is a bad post. I have never been on a forum such as this before and while I am enjoying it I worry I am out of my depth.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 01:59 PM:	#2
Contribute something meaningful, some insight, point, argument, or tidbit that nobody has caught yet or mentioned. If you're making your own arguments, back them up with evidence and/or logic. There's more that can make a better post, but I think that's the basis of a good post right there, unless I'm missing something.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 02:08 PM:	#3
Don't be repetitive. Also, I've learned to always address someone else's arguements. Above all else, I think that it's of the utmost importance to avoid contradicting yourself.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 02:23 PM:	#4
The above suggestions are all good, but I'll just add on a little. A lot has to do with where you post it. Different topics call for different sorts of responses. An epistemology topic tends to call for analysis and detail, while an anthropology topic may call for a description of your own experiences. Making your own argument is important... some people have a tendency to make every thread be a copy and paste of something they read (not to say that's never ok, but it should be an exception rather than a rule). Present ideas in your own way, even if they're old ideas. You don't need to be an expert, you just have to know where you aren't an expert and not pass yourself off as one (unlike so many pseudophilosphy threads where people come expound their profound philosophical systems which when you look at them closely turn out to be complete nonsense). Asking good questions can be as productive as suggesting answers, if you ask the questions while at the same time suggesting possibilities and getting a start on pointing people in the directions they could look for an answer. I don't think I've read many of your posts, but based on what I've seen I doubt you've posted anything bad. ('Course we all have room for improvement.)

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Posted 06/21/04 - 02:30 PM:	#5
Asking good questions can be as productive as suggesting answers, if you ask the questions while at the same time suggesting possibilities and getting a start on pointing people in the directions they could look for an answer. Ah, very good point. Many times a well-timed and formulated question can really help a thread out.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 03:28 PM:	#6
Esran wrote: Don't be repetitive. Also, I've learned to always address someone else's arguements. Above all else, I think that it's of the utmost importance to avoid contradicting yourself. _________________________________________ And never spell "argument" with two "e's!"

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Posted 06/21/04 - 07:22 PM:	#7
Ooops! Sorry.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 10:17 PM:	#8
Paul wrote: I don't think I've read many of your posts, but based on what I've seen I doubt you've posted anything bad. i bet I could point out a few.
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Posted 06/21/04 - 10:44 PM:	#9
Reading this site is a good start. http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/index.html#index Bad philosophy only exists in that it is bad argumentation. f
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Posted 06/22/04 - 10:27 AM:	#10
Thank you Paul and everyone for your input
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