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Does that answer your concerns?
Yep! When you said "substantive" I was picturing, like, substantial. If an SEP link or an invitation to Socratic dialogue or whatever counts as substantive, that certainly solves the issue.
Comment by ADefiniteDescription at 05/11/2018 at 15:47 UTC
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The way I see it at least a link to an article, paper or book isn't ideal, but must do for reasons of time and the reasons you suggest.
That said, regardless of how ideal those answers are or aren't, they are still substantive so long as the linked content is substantive. The same reasoning goes for something like linking to past answers: they're justified in virtue of the thing they're linking to.
Comment by mediaisdelicious at 05/11/2018 at 16:46 UTC
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For purposes of future edits and adjustments - am I right that it's this sentence which you were worried about?
All answers must be informed and aimed at helping the OP and other readers reach an understanding of the issues at hand. Answers must portray an accurate picture of the issue and the philosophical literature. **Answers should be reasonably substantive.**
Comment by JohnanesDeSilentio at 09/11/2018 at 03:06 UTC
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I think that in general your posts can be counted as substantial. I shared your worry, especially about obvious students seeking free HW answers. Keep doing the great work that you do around here, Tycho.