A Policy Question: Comments

As most of you know, we pride ourselves here on being a top-down blog. We're not one of those touchy-feely people-powered sites that are all "What would you like me to post about?" and "Whatever can we do to serve you?" Our attitude is, we know what's best for you, and we're taking time from our busy schedules to provide it, and you'll like it or learn to. At Cosmic Variance, that's just how we roll. There is, however, an obvious exception to the rule: the comment sections. (Or should that be "are, however, obvious exceptions"? Grammar is not how we roll.) That's where the people, our beloved readers, can let their voices be heard. A Habermasian zone of free communication, where all are welcome to participate in reasoned and passionate dialogue concerning the nature of the universe and our place within it. Okay, I'll stop there. So the question ...