Originally posted by LemonJellothese are rules also, rules that too often are broken.
Why do we need "rules and terms of" debate here, considering that this is an informal, not formal, setting? The basic idea is to engage others in argument. You present reasons that you think support your case; you entertain objections from others; you challenge others on their points and insert your own objections; etc. The most important thing, I thin ...[text shortened]... n outlet of expression. If people want to post poetry, for example, then more power to them.