The author expresses a love for deep discussions but highlights the issues of impulsive responses and lack of structure, especially in in-person discussions. They prefer written, async discussions for complex topics to prevent impulsive responses and promote thoughtful responses. The author criticizes platforms like Slack and Discourse for lacking organization and introducing quote hell which hinders the flow of discussions. They introduce CQ2, a free open source tool for complex discussions, which organizes threads within threads, eliminates quote hell, and provides a clear view of the discussion. The tool aims to make discussions enjoyable and increase productivity. They encourage readers to try CQ2 and provide feedback for improvements.
https://cq2.co/blog/the-best-way-to-have-complex-discussions