If you assume they are so off topic what makes you think you'll get answers here on topic? Sorry, that was off topic. I think one of the reasons is the points

If you assume they are so off topic what makes you think you'll get answers here on topic? Sorry, that was off topic. I think one of the reasons is the points system. You can still get upvotes/karma for comments off topic. And it is easier to write something when you're not restricted to a topic.