Hi, Sarasi - I've been willing to give Caitlyn the benefit of the doubt when she said she would be evaluating the direction NCR will take over the next few months. I think the move to Civil Comments was a mistake, although I understood why they went in that direction. I think the greater problem is the lack of serious reporting and analysis by its regular cadre. (What happened to the promise that Robert Mickens would be a regular contributor?) 

On the subject of comments, however, I think we often have ourselves to blame. Too often, we allow the usual suspect(s) to kidnap the discussion and feed their ignorance and rage. I have decided not to respond to most commenters, whether I agree with them or not, although I have to admit I take an occasional pot shot when I'm in the mood.

I miss the opportunity to address issues at length, and to read the well-thought-out comments of others (I miss mokantz) because of artificial space constraints. NCR had better do something soon....