I hope it addresses something I've noticed lately, something I refer to as "Poisoning the Well".
What I've seen again and again and again is that the first (highest rated?) comment on the thread is either negative or off topic. Discussion ensues. Lots of discussion. Screens of discussion.
Most of which is entirely irrelevant to the primary topic.
By the time I wade through that mess to get to the real discussion, I'm burnt. I can't imagine I'm the only one, it seems like the comments further below, while typically of much higher quality are fewer and farther between.
I wonder how often we collectively read the first thread, get frustrated, and move on. For me, it happens all too often.
I hope it addresses something I've noticed lately, something I refer to as "Poisoning the Well".
What I've seen again and again and again is that the first (highest rated?) comment on the thread is either negative or off topic. Discussion ensues. Lots of discussion. Screens of discussion.
Most of which is entirely irrelevant to the primary topic.
By the time I wade through that mess to get to the real discussion, I'm burnt. I can't imagine I'm the only one, it seems like the comments further below, while typically of much higher quality are fewer and farther between.
I wonder how often we collectively read the first thread, get frustrated, and move on. For me, it happens all too often.