A thought struck me today. As has been mentioned, some of us participate on other forums in addition to the Rant. My observation is that analysis on this site, by nearly every poster, is far more in-depth than on other sites. Part of that, I think, is the result of our enforced politeness. But, more significantly, I think we Ranters just cogitate more. We also hold each other to a higher standard - we don't put up with one-liners and genetic put downs, and demand sources. As a result, I think, the dreck-to-thoughtful ratio is pretty low.