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Sqrl said:
We need a new forum rule:

Comprehension Rule - When debating another poster using a link to another sight as your argument is unacceptable. If you are without a grasp on the material then you should not be debating in the first place, and if you do understand the material then you owe your debate partner the respect of a tailored response to the issues being discussed. Citing information with a link, quoting somebody, or linking to a news article is of course acceptable, however you should summarize the information and state how you believe it relates to the debate.
Sounds good to me; I had some reservations but then I realized that "when debating another poster" negated them.  This rule does not apply to ordinary discussion, although the other rule about not link-bombing still applies there to some extent. 

One thing: I am currently possessed by the proofreading fiend.

Comprehension Rule - When debating another poster, using a link to another site as your argument is unacceptable.  If you are without a grasp on the material then you should not be debating in the first place, and if you do understand the material then you owe your debate partner the respect of a tailored response to the issues being discussed.  Citing information with a link, quoting somebody, or linking to a news article is of course acceptable; however, you should summarize the information and state how you believe it relates to the debate.

1 double puctuation correction; 1 spelling correction; 1 punctuation suggestion.  Also 1 vote in favor of the new rule.

Tag (courtesy of fkusumot): "Please feel free -- nay, I encourage you -- to offer rebuttal."
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