"most are twits"
Indeed. The rapid downfall of substantive analysis on this site should be troubling to those who began it.
The site is more often than not a mock session, with one liners. Now, more recently, the appearance of idiotic Vanities is driving me crazy.
The Boston Red Sox have one the most interesting and successful blogs in sports, called the Sons of Sam Horn. One cannot be a poster unless sponsored by an existing member. This cuts down on fools, and leaves the site with much better conversation.
Free Republic ought to consider the same, before we are overrun by idiots. Fortunately, the survivors of this thread -- are by and large a great and thoughtful group. (And very dedicated)
Keep up the great work!