What the article doesnt mention is that its not easy to ask a good question or give a good answer, as is made evident by going through a new question/new answer

What the article doesnt mention is that its not easy to ask a good question or give a good answer, as is made evident by going through a new question/new answer queues that are littered with code-only/cryptic stuff. The hidden value of such participation, at least for me, is that it forces you to express yourself clearly, if you want to get any real help that is.