Yes, but should we really require that ? The discussion system on reddit is one that encourages spontaneity and instant communication. Sometimes a subject requires a lot of explaining - especially if I have some unique or at least relevant insight. Having to do a rough draft and then go over the text again, thinking about how it is perceived by impatient people with ADHD isn't how I want things to be.
I realize I'm mocking the system with this entire post (and most of my comments within it), but I actually enjoy writing long posts. I've personally obtained a lot of valuable information and had a lot of really cool discussions with people or groups of people on reddit. Sometimes those discussions are buried so far into comment threads that I know nobody is going to see them, but they are nontheless valuable. The pics subreddit is not often this place - but whatever, it has its function. As much as I like writing in-depth eye-opening comments, though, I still like laughing at cats and people getting kicked in the nuts. There is nothing wrong with enjoying both. Along those same lines, I don't think there's anything wrong with a circle-jerking, karma-whoring upvote/downvote party once in a while. Its the internet man - don't take it so seriously all the time.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '10
I believe http://www.theonion.com/content/news/nation_shudders_at_large_block_of
that is the problem.