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It's a real shame. The most thoughtful discussions usually take place on forums. Chat has this feel to it where it's better to reply fast and short instead of t
by marapuru 5y ago
It's a real shame. The most thoughtful discussions usually take place on forums. Chat has this feel to it where it's better to reply fast and short instead of taking a bit longer but providing an elaborate reply.
I understand the maintenance issues though. Forum software like vBulleting or phpBB have had it's fair share of security issues. Let alone the costs for a small community forum.
However I do think that the moderation of forums is easier as opposed to moderating a chat. Where context can get lost in the different topics that are discussed in the same channel.
- inetknght 5y ago> Chat has this feel to it where it's better to reply fast and short It's not just a feel. Discord's maximum message length limit is minuscule compared to many forums.
- marapuru 5y agoI didn't even realize there was a character limit. A quick search shows me that it is 2000 characters. Which is not _that_ bad, since most forum posts will likely be something shorter. But the entire UX surrounding it is all about quick responses (hit enter to send etc).