So every now and then I will come across a biased post that is anchored to seek a more positive or more negative response of something (like “is X or Y good for Z?” but completely trash Y).
Generally the only responses expected are also ones that would favour X and trash Y. And usually an argument ends up happening because a post disagrees with Y.
Because of the above, should I just flag them?
No, because it’s everyone’s a opinion and somethings the post is acting what is better X or Y and people give there reasons on why Y is bad And why X is good and I won’t say that they are arguing it’s just based off of what they think.
But bias is not constructive nor productive posting behavior. If you’re all in favor of X and aren’t even going to consider Y then why post at all.
While I agree being biased is wrong, people are just stating an opinion. And I don’t think they should be flagged just for stating their opinion.
Well, maybe because they don’t know and ask people and I don’t really see post that are really one sided because you will also see someone not agreeing with another person.
IDK where it says it in the rules, but I remember reading that “X vs Y” type of posts are strictly prohibited. For things like “is Roact better than manual UI creation”–that’s fine, but comparing people and their creations is not. That just stirs up way too much controversy in which the original people are offended.
I mean why even ask the question if you just thrash one of the sides? Such posts only show that they want attention more than anything. If you support one thing over the other, then why even ask in the first place?
With things like this, we must remember to be civil while discussing. Opinions are welcomed and you shouldn’t gang up on a person who disagrees with the point that the majority are supporting. You can kindly provide the reason as to why you are right, but not be like “oh shut up, you’re wrong”.
If there is an on-going argument about something on the post, then you should flag it for not being on track of the post and especially that it isn’t contributing to the main point, since they argue about a small thing and instead of having the common sense to go to a private message and flame in there.
I know people are stating their opinions and saying some things that are negative to someone or the question that the OP is asking or something positive but can irritate some negative people, some people are biased on the forum and there isn’t really much we can do about it. 
If I do see an argument between X and Y in the post and especially not stopping there, I would always flag it as it is being off-topic to the post or being toxic/inappropriate.
In the end, flag it. 
It’s not about flagging people for stating their opinion. It is about flagging people attacking another opinion in situations like “is X better than Y”. At this point since the OP likes X more then there is really no point in posting
How do you not know you’re not biased, given my reply to @CheetahSp33d
Everyone is biased so you might as well flag all of the posts on this forum 
That is not correct. A person may or may not but I am talking about the post’s contents
Mm.
I don’t think you should flag their posts unless it’s breaking the rules on the forum, but that’s just my opinion.
See there really is no simple answer. The ideas might cause some sort of back lash but let’s be real that’s a good thing. Without back lash we would never be able to truly see why an ideas/system has flaws. If we didn’t everyone would go along with what they said no questions asked. Also so what if it doesn’t favor Y, the point is if you agree with Y people can debate it. Over all I would have to disagree and say don’t flag these types of posts.
It is an opinion, what exactly do you have against them to the point where you have to flag. It is just an opinion, everyone has them.
Great points! I think the first one is excellent because it allows to realize why something is done/said a certain way.
Just for the record, all posts are inherently biased to a point, and that’s fine. Even a purely factual post can be biased. For example, suggesting UserInputService or ContextActionService for mouse input instead of the Mouse is biased, even if it is recommended by staff. People’s posts will always reflect their opinion, and that’s perfectly fine. The forum is supposed to foster discussion, not produce cookie-cutter posts from a horde of drones.
If a poll doesn’t reflect your opinion well, or you have a third suggestion in an “X or Y?” discussion, you can always just bring it up respectfully. I’m sure these people wouldn’t be upset at having another option, they likely just haven’t considered it.
Wow this a cool topic.
Let’s say X is [indenting code] and Y is [not].
You have someone looking at the pros of X. X allows code flow to be better visualized, and has no drawbacks. Since X is the opposite of Y, the pros of Y are the cons of X. So Y has no pros, because X has no cons. X is the way to go.
But appreciate the guy who argues for Y. Some movie director who thinks unindented code looks the part better because it looks more complicated for some scene.
The first argument is biased from experience, the second is opinionated and influenced from context. The only unbiased argument is the actor who doesn’t code, and there’s no discussion in that.
But if a post isn’t meaningful, contributive, or on-topic. Flag it. If it argues Y and has an argument (even if not good), a discussion should challenge both sides.