How to not earn a delta: Anti-delta Approach. u/DeltaBot will maintain delta counts in user flair, wiki pages for each user's delta history, record deltas in /r/DeltaLog, and update deltaboards where necessary. Whether you're the OP or not, please reply to the user(s) that change your view to any degree with a delta in your comment (instructions below), and also include an explanation of the change. Jokes, contradictions without explanation, links without context, and 'written upvotes' will be removed. ▾Ĭomments should be on-topic, serious, and contain enough content to move the discussion forward. Ĭomments must contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Delta abuse includes sarcastic deltas, joke deltas, super-upvote deltas, etc. You must include an explanation of the change along with the delta so we know it's genuine. Īward a delta if you've acknowledged a change in your view. If you think they are still exhibiting poor behaviour, please message us. If you are unsure whether someone is genuine, ask clarifying questions (see: socratic method). Refrain from accusing OP or anyone else of being unwilling to change their view, or of arguing in bad faith.

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ĭirect responses to a CMV post must challenge at least one aspect of OP’s stated view (however minor), or ask a clarifying question. If you haven't replied during this time, your post will be removed. Only post if you are willing to have a conversation with those who reply to you, and are available to start doing so within 3 hours of posting. No view is banned from CMV based on popularity or perceived offensiveness, but the above types of post are disallowed for practical reasons. Posts cannot express a neutral stance, suggest harm against a specific person, be self-promotional, or discuss this subreddit (visit r/ideasforcmv instead).

Posts with misleading/overly-simplistic titles may be removed. Submission titles must adequately sum up your view and include 'CMV:' at the beginning. Posts by throwaway accounts must be approved through modmail. You must personally hold the view and demonstrate that you are open to it changing.▾Ī post cannot be made on behalf of others, for playing devil's advocate, as any entity other than yourself, or to 'soapbox'. Note: if your view is about a 'double standard', please see the guidelines here. More Detail Message the Moderators Submission RulesĮxplain the reasoning behind your view, not just what that view is (500+ characters required). Submit a CMV post Deltas from Popular Topics Search CMV What is /r/changemyview?Ī place to post an opinion you accept may be flawed, in an effort to understand other perspectives on the issue.Įnter with a mindset for conversation, not debate.

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