If it's a well-stated question, has interesting answers or is just something you think is "cool", then feel free to front page it. I do this infrequently because that would negate the value, but for the most part, don't sweat it. As long as you're not front-paging everything or front paging egregiously stupid trolls, then no one will be overly concerned.

And just to prove my point, I front-paged you :) I don't think your node needs to be front-paged, but even if a while slew of monks flamed me for it (or removed you from the front page), the monastery (and myself) will continue.

Cheers,
Ovid

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