I think it encourages civility, which is sorely missing on other sites. There is almost no mudslinging and very few comments of the "Great post" variety, no "p

I think it encourages civility, which is sorely missing on other sites. There is almost no mudslinging and very few comments of the "Great post" variety, no "profit" or "in Soviet Union" memes. It encourages me to think clearer, especially if I have a negative opinion. OTOH it probably discourages the pithy but on target remark.