I think the value of comments (and messages as well) may depend on the number.
Reading all the comments when there are twelve is feasible. Twelve hundred, not so much.
There are valid reasons for non-public communication.
Also, this section was really well done, and does a good job of presenting a solution to problems around questions with potentially unpopular answers, like “I want to talk to as many people as I can who hold unusual positions so I can understand why”.
I think the value of comments (and messages as well) may depend on the number.
Reading all the comments when there are twelve is feasible. Twelve hundred, not so much.
Also, this section was really well done, and does a good job of presenting a solution to problems around questions with potentially unpopular answers, like “I want to talk to as many people as I can who hold unusual positions so I can understand why”.