[joelthelion]

> No one is saying that opinions aren't important. What they're saying is that their place isn't StackOverflow

And that's where you wrong, they would fit perfectly if you made an effort to accommodate them instead of being dogmatic about them.

[thedufer]

If SO decides that SO isn't the place for opinions, then they're right. It's their site. I don't see why this is such a difficult concept.

[joelthelion]

It's not a difficult concept, it's just a stupid viewpoint.

Just because they can legally ignore user feedback doesn't mean that they should.

[thedufer]

If it's such a stupid viewpoint, then why aren't they being ousted by Q&A sites that don't hold that viewpoint? It's not like this is something they haven't heard before - people have been making the same complaint since day 1.

[jackmaney]

Again: if you want to start your own Q&A site that invites discussions, then feel free. No one will stop you.

[jackmaney]

I say the following in all seriousness and with no sarcasm: Feel free to create your own Q&A site that invites discussion. If it becomes more useful than Quora or Yahoo! Answers, please let me know.