I sort of disagree. In quite a number of discussions the general 'tone' is at the very least left or center-left. In others, it does seem more libertarian right

I sort of disagree. In quite a number of discussions the general 'tone' is at the very least left or center-left. In others, it does seem more libertarian right. Generally though, I find a nice mix of viewpoints here that I don't find elsewhere in quite the same way, and I like how the unifying element seems to be a kind of geekiness, for better and worse. It often reminds me of the discussions I'd have with various nerd-groups I've been part of. Often very eclectic, often perhaps a bit too theoretical, but almost always interesting.