MrHen comments on Sunk Cost Fallacy - Less Wrong

30 Post author: Z_M_Davis 12 April 2009 05:30PM

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Comment author: MrHen 15 April 2009 03:35:02PM *  1 point [-]

(Off-topic) In terms of karma, what should I take away when this comment gets a negative score? Do I need to expound on my point? Was my point invalid/stupid/inane/irrelevant?

Also, is there a kosher method for switching to off-topic discussion or is it something to avoid altogether?

(Edit) Hm. After asking about it, my comment was apparently modded up, so nevermind. Weird.

Comment author: jimrandomh 15 April 2009 04:20:09PM 4 points [-]

Also, is there a kosher method for switching to off-topic discussion or is it something to avoid altogether?

For small bits of off-topic discussion, no special action is required. For lengthy asides, you can start a new post (for lengthy topics) or use the monthly open thread (for smaller ones), leaving a link in the place where you would segue.

Comment author: thomblake 15 April 2009 04:06:18PM 2 points [-]

In my opinion, off-topic discussion should be fine since it will just get voted down and thus be below the threshold for people who only want to see on-topic stuff.

Or to put it another way, no, it's not fine.