TheAltar comments on Open thread, Apr. 18 - Apr. 24, 2016 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Gleb_Tsipursky 18 April 2016 01:31:29PM -1 points [-]

I've been thinking of how to build on the #LessWrongMoreNice idea while taking some criticisms into account, and thought about something that seems to only have upsides - namely, creating a Gratitude thread. It would make the overall tone of LW more positive, without impeding the honest criticism. There's a lot of research showing that expressing gratitude improves mental and physical health. Thoughts?

Comment author: TheAltar 19 April 2016 03:16:38PM 0 points [-]

What are the special rules involved that are mentioned in the thread? Are they the same as the Happiness Thread?

Comment author: Gleb_Tsipursky 19 April 2016 05:47:28PM 0 points [-]

Pretty much