I've seen this too. I find myself frequently highlighting comments to read them. Usually they are not trolls, which is a signal something is going wrong. My gu

I've seen this too. I find myself frequently highlighting comments to read them. Usually they are not trolls, which is a signal something is going wrong. My guess is that the hivemind is becoming too strong, strong and filled with sensitive animals. Any hint of disagreement or negativity attracts censure and this has the potential to kill the forum. There has to be a middle ground for any sort of constructive debate. My sincere belief is that geeks aren't likely to be like this, I suspect we typically have a higher pain threshold and it is another cohort that are responsible for a more touchy-feely atmosphere. Perhaps there should be some kind of fizz-buzz test? Like a capcha for emotion!