I think it's not as bad as you make out. Over time, with thousands and thousands of words written, I get the impression people are actually converging on some s

I think it's not as bad as you make out. Over time, with thousands and thousands of words written, I get the impression people are actually converging on some semblance of truth. In my rather optimistic view of what's happening: initial reactions give way to longer, more thoughtful pieces, and eventually there's broad consensus and people stop discussing it.