BTW because redditors can belong to many subreddits, you get the benefits of both small and large groups. I agree that the small communities have worked. FWIW,

BTW because redditors can belong to many subreddits, you get the benefits of both small and large groups. I agree that the small communities have worked. FWIW, I've had more pleasant conversations in the quiet backwaters of reddit than here. It seems to be a very hard problem - I'm just thankful that something has been found to help.