I think this is definitely an important enough issue to warrant its own article, rather than a comment in the open thread, especially because of the potential number of responses.
In my opinion, this second question is far from being as important as the first one.
Also, please see these posting guidelines:
These traditionally go in Discussion:
a link with minimal commentary
a question or brainstorming opportunity for the Less Wrong community
Beyond that, here are some factors that suggest you should post in Main:
Your post discusses core Less Wrong topics.
The material in your post seems especially important or useful.
You put a lot of thought or effort into your post. (Citing studies, making diagrams, and agonizing over wording are good indicators of this.)
Your post is long or deals with difficult concepts. (If a post is in Main, readers know that it may take some effort to understand.)
You’ve searched the Less Wrong archives, and you’re pretty sure that you’re saying something new and non-obvious.
The more of these criteria that your post meets, the better a candidate it is for Main.
Another important question is, whether “yes or no” questions belong to Discussion or to Open Thread.
Disclaimer: I can imagine a good article written on this topic. But this one isn’t.
I think this is definitely an important enough issue to warrant its own article, rather than a comment in the open thread, especially because of the potential number of responses.
In my opinion, this second question is far from being as important as the first one. Also, please see these posting guidelines: