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Does Fluther need a category somewhere in between Social and General?

Asked by Yellowdog (12216points) October 17th, 2018

Although I love creative discussion on a topic, and learning about others’ views and experiences, which sometimes go beyond the strict guidelines of the ‘General’ category, “Social” often diverges into discussion which has absolutely nothing to do with the topic, or worthless chit chat.

No offense, but I once asked a question about houses designed to withstand hurricanes—with a bent on how some older houses have withstood the test of centuries of hurricanes.

Whereas some stayed on the topic of hurricane-proof homes, the discussion went several ways into apocalyptic earth-changing events to small talk. Stricter guidelines were needed, but not so stringent as to restrict creative discussion of people’s tastes, endeavors, and experiences related to the topic.

I really don’t mind anything you may think I am complaining about. All I am advocating is that we have something in between the two. Maybe let that be ‘General’ and create something stricter which is restricted to on-topic discussion. And let Social remain as it is,

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