Totally agree. This place feels a bit like reddit pre-2010 in the way you describe. I remember what kept me from participating in the first place there, it was feeling intimidated by the whip-smart caliber of many of the commenters (my hesitation exacerbated by anxiety and low self-esteem as well). Head-game aside, it's been a long, long time since the average commenters over there set a standard that requires effort to meet. This place has that standard, and it's refreshing.
Totally agree. This place feels a bit like reddit pre-2010 in the way you describe. I remember what kept me from participating in the first place there, it was feeling intimidated by the whip-smart caliber of many of the commenters (my hesitation exacerbated by anxiety and low self-esteem as well). Head-game aside, it's been a long, long time since the average commenters over there set a standard that requires effort to meet. This place has that standard, and it's refreshing.