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Is it appropriate to debate another responder in the context of someone's question?
Sometimes another respondent to a question takes issue with your answer and denigrates your response. Is it appropriate YA etiquette to debate back and forth by continually editing your response? A negative would seem to be that you are no longer directing your comments at the person asking the question. There are other types of forums that are created specifically for debating but YA is not one of them. On the other hand, I'm anxious to respond to critics but don't want to do so if YA frowns upon that behavior. What do you think?
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's not appropriate ... in fact it's not allowed.
You're right ... once you "get into it" with another responder, your answer is no longer technically an answer to the question that was asked, but a rant ... a violation.
- GaijinLv 71 decade ago
Would violate community guild lines.Just ignore them.This is a free speech forum with in the guild lines.Not every one agrees so just answer to the best of your ability.
- Experto CredoLv 71 decade ago
No, for that is another form of chatting.
If they have email or IM open, you may certainly try to continue the debate that way
