Originally posted by dj43:
In the interest of maintaining quality football-oriented discussion in this thread, here is a re-statement of the general rules for posting on the 49er webzone:
1. Be respectful of our online community. Contribute to an engaging conversation rather than resort to personal attacks, threats, or anything that may be considered offensive.
2. Keep it clean. This is a PG-13 site.
3. You also agree not to post any abusive, obscene, violent, gruesome, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, racist, sexually-orientated or any other material that may violate any applicable laws.
4. Above all, we value quality over quantity. We do not allow spam and instead rather you put your efforts into quality posts.
5. Any and all infractions can result in a warning or banning.Infractions, warnings and bannings are determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the moderating staff.
In addition to these rules from the main site, here is a brief outline from my old college debate days on the Rules of Evidence regarding proper conduct in debate/discussion. In ascending order of authority:
OPINIONS -
Everyone is entitled to express their opinion as long as it is done in a civil manner. In any discussion between contrasting opinions, logic is expected as opposed to re-statement of a previously expressed opinion. In such a discussion, it will be expected that the respondent address the issues raised previously. This is a rule called Clash of Issues. It is not only common courtesy, it is also a recognition that the respondent intends to continue the dialogue.
Supporting evidence will be ultimately be expected to support an opinion.
EVIDENCE -
Evidence, lacking connection/logic to the point in discussion, is of the least authority. For example, statistics, without analysis and logic, are generally lacking in compulsive authority. Connect the dots so everyone will understand the point. The Burden of Proof lies first on the one making the original point!
The more recent the evidence the greater authority. Hence, evidence from 2017 will have greater authority than from 10 years ago.
Source of evidence will also be considered. Nationally recognized sources will prevail over local/regional sources unless the local source has known connections to the topic under discussion. Battles of Evidence, when connected by logic, are often the most interesting and informative. They not only inform but demonstrate the participants are serious about their desire to engage in a constructive discussion.
It all comes down to common courtesy. Follow these rules/guidelines and this thread can be a place of great football discussion.
[ Edited by Jakemall on Aug 10, 2018 at 10:24 AM ]
