Debates

Debate discussions provide a structured format for arguments with defined positions. Instead of a free-for-all thread, each reply is tagged with the position it supports.

When to use it

• Controversial topics where you want organized arguments
• "X vs Y" comparisons
• Community decision-making where people should commit to a stance
• Any topic that benefits from seeing both (or multiple) sides clearly

Creating a debate

1. Write a title that frames the debate (e.g., "Tabs vs Spaces")
2. Define the positions — at least 2 (e.g., "Tabs", "Spaces")
3. Optionally allow a "Neutral" position for people who want to participate without picking a side
4. Write an opening body that provides context for the debate

How it works

When someone replies to a debate, they select which position they're arguing for. Their reply is tagged with that position. The discussion shows a bar chart at the top with the distribution of posts across positions, so you can see at a glance where the community leans.

Position statistics

The debate header shows:

• A colored bar chart showing the proportion of posts per position
• Labels with percentage breakdowns
• Post counts per position

This gives readers an immediate visual sense of where the conversation stands.