What exactly is the function of the Rationality Quotes threads? They seem like nothing more that a litmus test for local orthodoxy.
I don't think it's a test for orthodoxy. Take the quote: "To see is to forget the name of the thing one sees.” ― Paul Valéry with 13 upvotes while I write it.
The position that gets articulated in that quote isn't orthodox on LessWrong. There are a bunch of quotes that are interesting instead of just making an orthodox point.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post, even in Discussion, it goes here.