Is this the best place to talk about ourselves on Less Wrong, or is that our User page?
This. No one looks at User pages on a regular basis (as far as I know)
Is there a place to talk about our personal experiences and efforts ‘becoming more rational’, and encourage each other, or is this just a place for general scientific discussion and posts?
Yes and yes. Both.
Is there a timeline page for this website?
No, but I’m sure one of the old-timers will be willing to summarise :-)
Is there a max comment length?
Yes, enforced by software. It’s quite reasonable.
I know politics aren’t talked about on Less Wrong
Well, kinda. Generally speaking, political philosophy is OK, the current outrage of the day isn’t. Even-handed analysis of the situation is OK, partisan rants aren’t.
How can I get up to date on the latest parts of Less Wrong?
Yes.
This. No one looks at User pages on a regular basis (as far as I know)
Yes and yes. Both.
No, but I’m sure one of the old-timers will be willing to summarise :-)
Yes, enforced by software. It’s quite reasonable.
Well, kinda. Generally speaking, political philosophy is OK, the current outrage of the day isn’t. Even-handed analysis of the situation is OK, partisan rants aren’t.
Read the forum.
Thanks a lot. I was nervous about posting here.