Over the past week, I have come to understand that many posters are using the word "take" and "idea" interchangeably. Even I, the ever-knowledgeable Farquaar, have likely done so on at least one occasion. Thus, it behooves us to ask: what is the difference between an idea/suggestion and a take? I posit that a take is inherently reactive, while suggestions are inherently proactive. Allow me to make my case:
Dictionary Definitions:
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Webster's Dictionary wrote:
take, noun
1: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment
was asked for her take on recent developments
2: a distinct treatment or variation
a new take on an old style
...
5: a visible response or reaction (as to something unexpected)
a delayed take
Webster's Dictionary wrote:
idea, noun
1: a formulated thought or opinion
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4a: a plan for action : DESIGN
Webster's Dictionary wrote:
suggest, verb
1a: to mention or imply as a possibility
suggested that he might bring his family
b: to propose as desirable or fitting
suggest a stroll
It appears that "take" is inherently reactive as it is restricted to a personal point of view on extant subject matter, typically something that has recently changed. An idea or suggestion, on the other hand, may comprise purposive suggestions or directions.
If we abide by this dichotomy, then most "takes" presented over the past week are not "takes", but rather "suggestions". Allow me to construct some examples:
Poster A wrote:
Removing cloning was a mistake
This is an
prima facie take. It is an mere opinion- a reaction to something that happened- a change in game mechanics.
Poster B wrote:
Stun batons should permanently break after ten uses.
This is an idea. A suggestion. A formulation of a plan of action for the game designers that has never been tried.
Poster C wrote:
We should readd Clock Cult to the game. It was cool.
A take. It reacts to the removal of Clock Cult, something which happened in the past.
Poster D wrote:
We should remove Blood Cult from the game. It sucks.
Also a take. Recency bias is not determinative with respect to the dichotomy.
Poster E wrote:
Ian should have laser eyes.
An archetypical suggestion. Unless Ian had laser eyes in the past, or there were serious discussions regarding the addition of corgi laser eyes, there is nothing being reacted to.
Discuss.