[Dean's World] Dean: Best Discussions

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Posted by Dean:
Best Discussions
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1154483679.shtml


   I have moved [1]Genetics and Mathematics Question into our [2]Best
   Discussions Archive.

   I should note that [3]Razib in particular left some very cogent
   remarks, with even more cogent links. All of which deserve to be
   digested in their full and not merely glibly responded to. Unless I
   miss my guess, he's a geneticist. Regardless, you get a free seminar
   on genetics if you just read his comments and follow his links.

   Man, this is exactly what I set up Dean's World for.

   I note again something I always say: I do not always catch every
   comment or closely read every thread that appears here. I just can't
   keep up with the firehose of information. No one can. But we highly
   value thoughtful discussion. That's why we don't allow just anyone in
   the door. We aren't a "free for all" here. Trolls and idiots get
   chucked out the door without apology. I think that makes us unique
   among blogs: if you click on that "comments" link, you should, 9 times
   out of 10, be greeted with interesting (or at least entertaining)
   commentary.

   And when I look at that "Best Discussions" archive, I'm very proud of
   it. What's in there may annoy you, inflame you, or amuse you, but it's
   all good stuff.

   I honestly do not think there is any blog on the internet that values
   commenters as highly as we do on Dean's World. When you comment here,
   you're not just a voice in the fog. Someone is actually READING YOU.
   Not just playing referee in a food fight.

   Which is why I say: any time you see a discussion on Dean's World that
   you think is particularly good, please bring it to my attention and
   I'll consider putting it in that archive. I try to keep up but I don't
   always notice. If you see something really good in the comments, you
   bring it to my attention and I will consider it.

   Who is "you?" I mean whoever is reading this. Full stop.

References

   1. http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1154421629.shtml
   2. http://www.deanesmay.com/best_discussions/
   3. http://www.scienceblogs.com/gnxp