golinux wrote:
If users here are unable to quote specifically and intelligently that says more about our users than the software guiding them. And a software nanny is an inadequate tool to solve the problem.

It's not just a problem here, I see it on all other forums I frequent. Chalk it up to the average person isn't very bright.

I'd hate to see it go, but I get it.

Well now you've piqued my interest Ralph, what would you consider an Interesting topic of discussion?

Me Too!!! Would like to know ralph's definition of "interesting discussion", that is.
Thorium reactors+proliferation? Connection between arrythmia and coagulation? South american black metal? Something completrely different from those?

^^Vorpal sword.

To be clear: when/if interesting discussions emerge I would be keen to assist with improved platform software.

Well now you've piqued my interest Ralph, what would you consider an Interesting topic of discussion?

Shoes, ships, sealing wax? Cabbages and kings?

After removing those tags there will be only a retarded version of irc. Good luck finding any interesting discussion then.

Even in IRC users find ways to quote contents in a readable way, which btw still is possible here.

But sure I'd prefer to use a devuan.* hierarchy via NNTP, if all else fails maybe based on mailing lists gated to NNTP via Gmane?

E.

After removing those tags there will be only a retarded version of irc. Good luck finding any interesting discussion then.

perhaps the lack of a knee-jerk button will actually produce more thoughtful responses.

Ah, the irony.