Yeah, looks like we don’t have super much on the comment moderation on frontpage posts. Generally, we apply roughly the same dimensions for evaluating comments as for posts, which are listed here:
Useful, novel, and relevant to many LessWrong members
“Timeless”, i.e. minimizes references to current events and is likely to remain useful even after a few years
The post attempts to explain rather than persuade
This comment might also provide some useful additional clarification.
Below the comment box on every frontpage post (after you click on it), it also shows a set of guidelines:
Frontpage comment guidelines:
Aim to explain, not persuade
Try to offer concrete models and predictions
If you disagree, try getting curious about what your partner is thinking
Don’t be afraid to say ‘oops’ and change your mind
The FAQ says:
If there are more standards for the moderation of Frontpage posts, where are they written down?
Yeah, looks like we don’t have super much on the comment moderation on frontpage posts. Generally, we apply roughly the same dimensions for evaluating comments as for posts, which are listed here:
This comment might also provide some useful additional clarification.
Below the comment box on every frontpage post (after you click on it), it also shows a set of guidelines: