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No explicit barriers yes, but many tend to participate more in discussions where they have an interest/opinion in the subject matter than ones there they do not
by yareally 13y ago
No explicit barriers yes, but many tend to participate more in discussions where they have an interest/opinion in the subject matter than ones there they do not. Even your previous comment about walking into a bar in Iowa reflects that as people that are generally familiar with whatever topic are more interested in discussing it than those that do not. Since nearly everyone, regardless of background has some opinion and knowledge of politics, the barrier for entry into those discussion is much lower and likelihood for such articles being upvoted.
- davidw 13y ago> Since nearly everyone, regardless of background has some opinion and knowledge of politics, the barrier for entry into those discussion is much lower and likelihood for such articles being upvoted. And thus more people who are otherwise marginally interested in the site can participate! This is a feedback loop.
- yareally 13y agoYes, since looking at your other comments in the thread, we're in agreement. I just misinterpreted your original reply to me.