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October 24, 2006

FAQ: How can I help?

Filed under: Topic News — @ 4:04 pm

There are many ways you can contribute to this project as either a contributor or reviewer. The following is a list of current priority tasks and will be updated periodically on the Frequently Asked Questions page. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments.

  • Virtually every argument in the database needs some editing attention. You can browse the argument tree or pick a random argument and do what you can to improve the argument.
  • If the argument has a corresponding counterargument (for example, “China is not a space power threat“), you can help improve the system by evaluating the argument versus its counterargument and selecting the one you think is stronger. Arguments with a counterargument will have a ‘Compare’ link below the ‘Counterarguments’ on each argument page. You can also view a complete list of counterargument pairs here, or browse a random pair.
  • We need more quotes, arguments, and definitions in the database that directly address missile defense systems, both space-based and otherwise. There is a direct connection between the two technologies and some existing missile defense technologies can serve as anti-satellite weapons. A fair evaluation of the space weapons debate has to include an examination of the pros and cons of missile defense.
  • Users have flagged certain arguments with a ‘yellow flag’, indicating that they need to be improved. All recently flagged arguments are available on the updates page.

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