Okay, I think that there was a lot of really good thinking in the first Discussion page, so let's go again with a bunch of new, very difficult questions.
I have emailed you an invitation to the document, so check your gmail account for the link - I tried to put one here, but it wouldn't let students type.
I think some ground rules emerged from you guys, this is what they seem to be:
1. Don't use the document to be annoying. One of the risks of democracy is that fools get votes, too. The way to remedy that is to educate fools. Please act like a person who deserves to be heard.
2. If you want to use color to mark off your posts, you may. Remember, though, that the interesting part of this document isn't who said it, but what was said. However, don't change the font - some of these are tough to read. Change the color and leave the font.
3. I don't need people to repeat things that were already said, so look at what was written. An agreement statement with more reasoning or proof is more valuable than repeated a answer, even if it's an insightful one. Don't be afraid to disagree respectfully; people fear of disagreement is what makes conversation so boring in real life.
4. Take chances - don't hesitate to write down something that you aren't sure is right. The people who aren't afraid to express themselves, aren't fearful about being labeled "dumb" or "a nerd," are the people who end up having the best time at school and at their job.
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