MarcPrior wrote:
The advantage of getting rid of the points business is that a proper discussion of the term and its translation is possible without those involved having to phrase their contributions as if they were trying to win some kind of party game. At present, proper discussion is severely hampered.
Imagine going to some professional for a service, and the professional asking the advice of his colleagues on some particularly difficult point. Instead of simply asking the question and discussing the issue, he starts playing some kind of game in which other doctors, lawyers, computer programmers or whatever try to win "points" with their suggestions. Would that increase your confidence in the information given?
By overusing the 'not for points' option, this 'weapon' might play against them and finally they might ask questions 'receiving no answer':=)
Are you not aware that translators have been discussing terminology in numerous other venues on the Internet for years, without the use of "points"?
I agree - very well put. I think the option should stay.
I also agree with Claudia that this title should be renamed, as it is not technically "misuse", even if that is what some people consider it to be.
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