> this is going to kill a lot of real-time commentary on posts that are only moderately popular I hope discussions become more drawn out, less intense, & more

> this is going to kill a lot of real-time commentary on posts that are only moderately popular I hope discussions become more drawn out, less intense, & more thoughtful; Instead of an intense period of commenting on the popular articles. If some discussions are drawn out, then there would be less redundancy of comments, since people would have more time to view the entire conversation. Also, it would lessen incentive for quick, "kneejerk" comments to get the largest audience (thus karma).