re: How many times have you taken a break from here? If ever…

They say that "ignorance is bliss"; likely true until the consequences of ignorance hit home.

The talk on here does little more than frame arguments and expand potential scenarios for those who might otherwise remain relatively unaware of said arguments. To the degree that the arguments/ideas are the impetus for real action, then those who have a dog in the hunt might perceive said 'arguments'/ideas as inflammatory, or even 'insurrectionist'.

It's all in the eye of the beholder. The history of Humanities' struggle for knowledge toward "the pursuit of happiness" is wrought with pain, as we throw mud on the 'pursuit' wall. I think we may be on the cusp of something big, in that vein.

Good luck.