A basic guide on how to make a logical post on the Gameplay boards (TLDR included)
This is for all those people who want to make a post and discuss things about a champion/item whether it be balance, game health, or whatever else.
**TL;DR don't be an ass, cite sources on things, and don't use anecdotes. **
WARNING: The chances of you getting 50+ upvotes is usually very low, since many will not take the time to read a long post.
Step one: Formulate a coherent thought. Many times I'll see people write a long, detailed, and complex post that just doesn't go anywhere. They seem like they have something to say, but they completely fail at explaining their thought(s) or point(s). Starting out with a coherent idea of what you want to discuss before looking in to the topic is vital.
Step two: Research. If the said topic allows, research on the topic. If you are talking about champion balance, then you should find yourself looking at data on their winrates and statistics. If you are stating that a champion does not have enough viable counterplay, make sure you research all ways of countering that champion before you make the post. TIP: If you want to learn how to counter a champion, go on the champion mains subreddit and ask for counterplay tips. E.G. /r/nidalee DO NOT Use anecdotes. If the basis for your post is "in this one game my team got destroyed by an AP Nami so I think she should be nerfed" and your only citation is a game where an AP Nami got fed and carried, you are going to look like a buffoon.
Step three: Be kind while writing your post and allow for nuance. Don't be a jerk and generalize an entire group of players when complaining about the balance of Riven. For example I've seen posts that bring up real issues with Support itemization but put "and all ADCs are retards" at the end, completely ruining the post.
Step four: Make sure you don't make a wall of text. Everyone has seen the wall of text before. It's just one big run on, 700 word, monstrosity of a sentence that is nearly impossible to read. Use the enter key frequently and space out your writing.
Step five: Post.
Step six: Acknowledge important information through the use of edits. If someone comes into your post, comments, and brings up a very good point, it's a nice idea to copy that point into an edit.
Step 7: Don't be a dick in the comments. Everyone has seen it, someone spends a long time writing a complex and through provoking post, only to go into the comments and turn into a frothing pile of filth and childish insults.