I actually think some separation of comments is a good thing. Without it, discussion is going to fall to the lowest common denominator. It'd be like bringing to

I actually think some separation of comments is a good thing. Without it, discussion is going to fall to the lowest common denominator. It'd be like bringing together people at a scientific conference and some folks at bar because they happened to be discussing the same topic. The scientists will have one perspective, and the average Joe will likely have another. To combine them would probably just make the discussion worse for everyone.