Bring your own framework

**Bring your own framework**

We want a site that allows contributors to speak from within their framework. Overall, 
this broadens the appeal of the site, and it preserves the richness of expression when 
answers are given in the natural context of the one giving the answer, even if this
means expressing one's framework or opinions as unqualified facts.

Our aim is to be 'expert' in the context of the internet. This will not be the best 
home for those who do not think deeply about the texts or those who cannot communicate 
clearly and effectively. But it is not our aim to be home only to academics or full-time 
theologians: that would narrow the user-base too far and not be sustainable.

Under this option is is generally OK to make statements that assert 'truth', omitting 
qualifications such as 'Group X believes…'.

This outcome is where we are currently heading. This is not a reason in itself for it to be 
chosen, but it is the least risky option. It's clear our traffic is growing, and 
although traffic can't be the only gauge of success on an expert site, it *is* necessary 
for the site to be viable:

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This is not about individuals. There is no outcome that will please everyone and we need to 
recognise that whatever we choose will suit some and alienate others. This is not the aim of 
course but we must pursue the best long-term goal for the site.