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Post by Zyobot on Jun 29, 2020 16:48:54 GMT
That’s what I thought, thank you. I’d also like to ask about a ‘Cliodynamics and Macrohistory Thread’, in which we’d discuss the accuracy, implications and where to best learn about methodical analyses of historical trends and forecasts of the future thereof? Future History maybe, not sure as i have never heard of this before until now. In that case, I think you might find this summation of cliodynamics helpful. And maybe Wiki's overview of macrohistory useful, as well. Secondly, with respect to your judgment that they belong in 'Future History', my thought process was more that these subjects would entail discussion of trends happening in the here and now, and by extension what they mean for the future. As such, I'm concerned that without the ability to discuss current affairs with candor, whatever gets bounced around in 'Future History'--while not entirely useless--would be too sanitized and watered-down, if you ask me. To be frank, I think that the only place it comfortably fits is in 'Politics and Current Affairs'. But if you've already cast your verdict and don't wish to change it, then I respect your final decision. |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 29, 2020 16:51:30 GMT
Future History maybe, not sure as i have never heard of this before until now. In that case, I think you might find this summation of cliodynamics helpful. And maybe Wiki's overview of macrohistory useful, as well. Secondly, with respect to your judgment that they belong in 'Future History', my thought process was more that these subjects would entail discussion of trends happening in the here and now, and by extension what they mean for the future. As such, I'm concerned that without the ability to discuss current affairs with candor, whatever gets bounced around in 'Future History'--while not entirely useless--would be too sanitized and watered-down, if you ask me. To be frank, I think that the only place it comfortably fits is in 'Politics and Current Affairs'. But if you've already cast your verdict and don't wish to change it, then I respect your final decision. Well if you say that, then Politics and Current Affairs is the place to be. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jun 29, 2020 19:45:12 GMT
In that case, I think you might find this summation of cliodynamics helpful. And maybe Wiki's overview of macrohistory useful, as well. Secondly, with respect to your judgment that they belong in 'Future History', my thought process was more that these subjects would entail discussion of trends happening in the here and now, and by extension what they mean for the future. As such, I'm concerned that without the ability to discuss current affairs with candor, whatever gets bounced around in 'Future History'--while not entirely useless--would be too sanitized and watered-down, if you ask me. To be frank, I think that the only place it comfortably fits is in 'Politics and Current Affairs'. But if you've already cast your verdict and don't wish to change it, then I respect your final decision. Well if you say that, then Politics and Current Affairs is the place to be. Thank you, lordroel. On another note, I'm curious as to what will become of the 2020 US presidential election thread once it's been decided? Will it remain open for discussion of the assured aftershock, or will it be closed as talk of that subject carries on in other threads (i.e. the General American Politics Thread)? |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2020 2:42:42 GMT
Well if you say that, then Politics and Current Affairs is the place to be. Thank you, lordroel. On another note, I'm curious as to what will become of the 2020 US presidential election thread once it's been decided? Will it remain open for discussion of the assured aftershock, or will it be closed as talk of that subject carries on in other threads (i.e. the General American Politics Thread)? It will remain open to allow after discussion. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jun 30, 2020 3:12:01 GMT
Thank you, lordroel. On another note, I'm curious as to what will become of the 2020 US presidential election thread once it's been decided? Will it remain open for discussion of the assured aftershock, or will it be closed as talk of that subject carries on in other threads (i.e. the General American Politics Thread)? It will remain open to allow after discussion. Very well then, thank you. That said, I suppose that a separate ‘2024 US Presidential Election Thread’ will start up to cover the corresponding topic (once the time comes, anyway)? |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2020 3:15:22 GMT
It will remain open to allow after discussion. Very well then, thank you. That said, I suppose that a separate ‘2024 US Presidential Election Thread’ will start up to cover the corresponding topic (once the time comes, anyway)? Not going to allow that until at least 2022, think it to soon to have a thread for the 2024 election after the 2020 election just is over, regardless who wins. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jun 30, 2020 3:18:45 GMT
Very well then, thank you. That said, I suppose that a separate ‘2024 US Presidential Election Thread’ will start up to cover the corresponding topic (once the time comes, anyway)? Not going to allow that until at least 2022, think it to soon to have a thread for the 2024 election after the 2020 election just is over, regardless who wins. Understood. Until then, I suppose that any talk of the 2024 election belongs in the ‘General American Politics Thread’? |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2020 3:20:42 GMT
Not going to allow that until at least 2022, think it to soon to have a thread for the 2024 election after the 2020 election just is over, regardless who wins. Understood. Until then, I suppose that any talk of the 2024 election belongs in the ‘General American Politics Thread’? That would be corecht. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jun 30, 2020 3:23:46 GMT
Understood. Until then, I suppose that any talk of the 2024 election belongs in the ‘General American Politics Thread’? That would be corecht. I thought so, thanks. Also, how about a ‘WI North Korea Collapses’ thread, or would that be a topic for the general ‘North Korea Thread’ we already have up? |
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Post by lordroel on Jun 30, 2020 3:39:32 GMT
I thought so, thanks. Also, how about a ‘WI North Korea Collapses’ thread, or would that be a topic for the general ‘North Korea Thread’ we already have up? Well that could be in Future History, but looking at the current situation, the North Korea Thread might still be the place to put in this type of hypothetical discussion. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jun 30, 2020 10:27:50 GMT
I thought so, thanks. Also, how about a ‘WI North Korea Collapses’ thread, or would that be a topic for the general ‘North Korea Thread’ we already have up? Well that could be in Future History, but looking at the current situation, the North Korea Thread might still be the place to put in this type of hypothetical discussion. Okay, then. What about a ‘Could Communism And/Or Fascism Make Comeback This Century?’ thread? |
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Post by Zyobot on Jul 1, 2020 17:38:46 GMT
Well that could be in Future History, but looking at the current situation, the North Korea Thread might still be the place to put in this type of hypothetical discussion. Okay, then. What about a ‘Could Communism And/Or Fascism Make Comeback This Century?’ thread? Alongside this, how about a 'Future Of Cities' thread? I assume that 'Future History' is the best place for it. |
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Post by lordroel on Jul 1, 2020 17:59:22 GMT
Okay, then. What about a ‘Could Communism And/Or Fascism Make Comeback This Century?’ thread? Alongside this, how about a 'Future Of Cities' thread? I assume that 'Future History' is the best place for it. That would be correct. |
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Post by Zyobot on Jul 1, 2020 18:55:59 GMT
Alongside this, how about a 'Future Of Cities' thread? I assume that 'Future History' is the best place for it. That would be correct. Alright then, thank you. And how about the ‘Could Communism And/Or Fascism Make A Comeback?’ thread I proposed earlier? |
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Post by lordroel on Jul 1, 2020 18:57:18 GMT
Alright then, thank you. And how about the ‘Could Communism And/Or Fascism Make A Comeback?’ thread I proposed earlier? Think Politics and Current Affairs would be the place for this topic. |
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