Metapost: I think DU should also have chat rooms. Here's why:

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Poll question: Metapost: I think DU should also have chat rooms. Here's why:

1. Many posts--especially in the Lounge and GD--do not contain content that is as useful as it is cathartic.

2. The vast majority of downthread comments are one or two sentences long, and are generally devoted to guttural affirmative responses, not additional content that affirms, rebuts, bolsters or expands on the content of the OP's post.

3. The preceding conditions prevent DU from realizing its potential as a resource for activism and education.

I attempted to count the substantive posts and comments so that I could come up with a plausible ratio, but thanks to many hours in the Lounge, my attention span is much too short to complete such a task to the satisfaction of most DUers.

Please feel free to affirm or rebut.

On edit: If you respond, please post your opinions! I'm very curious about what you think.