I think it's because of how the discussion already is influences new participants. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_windows_theory https://en.wikipedia.org

I think it's because of how the discussion already is influences new participants. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_windows_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_windows_theory) For example, I have posted ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) on Reddit (and it is often upvoted), but I wouldn't do so on HN. The cultures are different.