Here are a few rules I thought up that might make the Lit forum better.
1. Constructive criticism only. Saying that a work sucks, but not explaining its flaws, does nothing to help anyone, and it detracts from the discussion and make you look like a jerk. Use of quotes from the literature really helps too.
2. It is a given that every author wants feedback, so do not go begging for it.
3. If you want feedback you have to give it, do not be afraid to comment on other people's work as long as the comment helps the author.
4. Do not clutter up other people's work with arguments, flame wars, or off-topic posts. It does nothing to help and only detracts from the literature.
5. ABSOLUTELY NO PLAGIARISM. If you are going to use a buddy's work be sure to give them credit. If you use a published author's work you will be found out and ridiculed.
Any posts that detract from the discussion will be deleted. Do not re-post them. --Squeek
1. Constructive criticism only. Saying that a work sucks, but not explaining its flaws, does nothing to help anyone, and it detracts from the discussion and make you look like a jerk. Use of quotes from the literature really helps too.
2. It is a given that every author wants feedback, so do not go begging for it.
3. If you want feedback you have to give it, do not be afraid to comment on other people's work as long as the comment helps the author.
4. Do not clutter up other people's work with arguments, flame wars, or off-topic posts. It does nothing to help and only detracts from the literature.
5. ABSOLUTELY NO PLAGIARISM. If you are going to use a buddy's work be sure to give them credit. If you use a published author's work you will be found out and ridiculed.
Any posts that detract from the discussion will be deleted. Do not re-post them. --Squeek
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