This is not a place for Status Updates

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I sat here for a few minutes trying to find the best way to convey what I mean here. A lot of ways to describe it has flown through my head but I suppose the best way is this : It is encouraged to discuss things, anything really, provided it doesn't go against the guidelines here. Friendly interactions are encouraged and continued conversations are not only a way to earn here but a way to make friends and get great advice / opinions. I prefer discussions where I can share opinions, get advice, and have fun / learn something new about an individual I interact with here. I think a lot of us prefer these types of discussions. Here lately I feel as if these interactions have been lacking. Sometimes it's the fault of the discussion itself, perhaps the wording is off, perhaps it's too straight forward and nothing more can be said / shared. I've made plenty of these discussions myself but I try to stray away from them. I also stray away from repeated topics, but that's another discussion altogether. We've all banged our head against the wall about the repeated subjects. I know we all have our own opinions on that one as well. Back to the original reason for this discussion though... Don't make a discussion that will ONLY generate "likes." We aren't here for just a status update, but for advice, opinions, disagreements, conversation. You CAN convey a lot in just one line but why use just one line? I don't know, I have just seen a lot of discussions (and I've made a few of my own) that only allow for so much to be said. It's information based but without the welcoming feeling of interaction. I hope this all makes sense. It's not the first time I've been told that what I am conveying isn't being understood. How do you feel on this subject? AND What type of discussions do you like to write? read?