It appears that the forum attracts trolls much more than this site does (or it attracted one troll very quickly, at any rate). We get plenty of criticism of the LW consensus on the main site, but it is generally fairly intelligent and respectful.
Of course, I am not trying to accuse the forum of an insurmountable flaw. It is possible that we will be able to chase away trolls and get good use out of the forum.
It appears that the forum attracts trolls much more than this site does (or it attracted one troll very quickly, at any rate). We get plenty of criticism of the LW consensus on the main site, but it is generally fairly intelligent and respectful. Of course, I am not trying to accuse the forum of an insurmountable flaw. It is possible that we will be able to chase away trolls and get good use out of the forum.
What posts are you referring to? some that got deleted before I had chance to see them?