Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
That would be much more informative than simply leading people to believe the idea with the most votes is the right one.
I think you sill have your head in the election frame of mind here. I credit SRP members here enough to know that my opinion is only as valid as anyone elses. I also credit people enough to be able to make their own minds up.

Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
I'd prefer elaboration, because it furthers the discussion. It's like the difference between between hearing a speech versus hearing a debate.
Now you are DEFINITELY in the election frame of mind! In any of these debates that you refer to have you never agreed/disagreed with the speaker? How long would the debate take if everyone in the room stood up and had their say. Hell sometimes I dont want to say more than 'I agree'. And the very fact that you seem to demand a response more than a '+1' suddenly seems to be infringing on my freedom of speech!