Wikipedia:Straw is not a substitute for discussion



Straw is not a substitute for discussion. On Wikipedia, we discuss a lot of things. Sometimes, people are tempted to use straw instead. This is not a good idea, for the following reasons:
 * As the little pig learned, it is not a very good building material
 * It is very flammable.
 * Straw men are a fallacy.
 * The primary use of straws is sucking.

So, although being bold is certainly permissible as a substitute for discussion, editors are advised not to use straw for that purpose.