Drix and PT: Discussion Session 1

[Brasil]

Drix and I have long since wanted to start our own discussion on OB, in the Lounge here, and felt that with V7 launching within a few weeks, now would be a very good time to inject some true quality into the Lounge.

Now, this isn't necessarily going to be a debate, nor are we going to agree with each other all the time. This is going to be a discussion. I am inclined to present one topic, but in the course of the thread, that one topic might, and probably will, springboard into other topics, so here goes.

The main purpose of Drix and my thread here is to discuss social conventions.

Social conventions can range from gender roles to class issues, from what is taboo to widely accepted. The question here is, why are these social conventions created? What drives them?

This discussion is going to be a civilized one, of course. Right, Jordan? ;)

It seems to me that social conventions are merely handed down from generation to generation. We are imbued with certain values that seem immutable.

While this isn't a bad thing, it certainly can allow for social stagnation. Change is an important part of existence. Surprisingly, this existence is not limited to human existence. The animal kingdom goes through many changes, whether biological or simply organizational.

But I think the primary focus here is human existence, as we are all human...hopefully.

My question to you, Jordan, is why do you think some groups hold on to certain values, while casting aside others? I have provided my introduction and such, and I'd be interested in hearing your side.

EDIT: I've gotten a few questions about this. This discussion is primarily Drix and myself. We have been wanting to do something like this for a while now. So, if anyone wants to post here, please PM myself or Drix beforehand and we'll discuss it. I know I would like to keep this as focused as possible, and I'm sure Jordan feels the same way.

[James]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cloricus [/i]
[B]*Wonders who?s heads up their preverbal*

As the technical minded person here I'd like to point out the wonderful invention of [i]Instant Messaging[/i] which has been around for only twenty or so years now and its use is for things like this. Just thought you'd like to know about it, k. [/B][/QUOTE]

[color=#707875]Both you and Harry have spammed in this thread. Good job.

Debates are quite welcome in Otaku Lounge, whether they're between two people or more. You may remember that Drix and PT have held "official" debates on particular subjects before. These debates are actually designed to be viewed publicly.

I certainly don't have anything against a reasonable attempt to improve the quality in the forum. It would be advisable to let Moderators do their job in future, Cloricus.[/color]

[ChibiHorsewoman]

[color=violet]This is going to be a bad spammy reply from me, but...is it just from both you guys POVs or can anyone join in these discussions?

I'm just curious is all.[/color]

[Drix D'Zanth]

I'm going to be posting my full reply when I find the time, my weekend schedule is about to become severely bogged. As it were, I completely encourage anyone who has something of worth to please add his/her imput. The only thing is that I will probably focus on PT's posts and center this on more of a one on one discussion. Don't let that stop you.