More FAQ topics:
Basically, I think we need to do more for newcomers than just tell them to read a sequence; I mean, I think each of us had to actually argue out points we thought were obvious before we moved forward on these issues. Having a continuous open thread on such topics (including, of course, links to the relevant posts or Wiki entry) would be much better, IMO.
A monthly "Old Topics" thread, or a collection of them on various topics, would be great, although there ought to be a really obvious link directing people to it.
While I'm not saying there shouldn't be a place to discuss those topics I think the first thing a newcomer sees should focus on epistemology, rationality and community norms of rationality.
1) This is still presumably what this site is about.
2) Once you get the right attitude and the right approach the other subjects don't require patient explanation. A place to discuss those things is fine, but if the issue comes up elsewhere and a veteran does respond brusquely to a newcomer they can probably deal with it if they have internalized less wrong norms, tra...
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