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Okay, so... (startrek.website)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I dont know... It just aint the same in writing as it is vocally in person. When I write, I look up facts, check my spelling, create proper paragraphs and move them in a logical order.

When speaking its more like a giant brain dump, limited to only what I remember, and branching randomly as I suddenly realise I have to explain a side thing to make the main topic more clear. And when the listener is still listening and nodding (and even better, asks questions!) instead of phasing out or running away, its easier to continue and I get a bit of happy brain chemical from it. Theres also a happy brain chemical on the other side, from seeing someone explaining things with enthusiasm. Which I hope most people get, but I have met people who certainly dont, unfortunately.

Videos would be the thing. Except thats just describing Youtube.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I agree that different formats and contexts work differently.

However, I would allow any format and level of complexity and let the submitter decide. You want to do a video and link to it? Great, please do. You want to do an informal write up as a comment? Yep. You want to write a formal paper with cites, etc? Go for it.