Phil -

I just swapped emails with a really talented and smart woman who is knowledgeable about philosophy, values, and all kinds of brain science. I asked if she's ever thought of contributing here? She said no, something "seems off" about this place. I acknowledge that yes, people can be blunt and mean here, but encourage her to contribute anyways. She writes back to me -

"Yeah I registered an account some time ago, but I don’'t think I ended up using it yet. I reckon I will at some point, but it’s as you’ve said, and right now I don’t feel like dealing with jerks. It’s in the back of my mind though, so I should end up commenting at some point."

That sucks. I don't know what the answer is, but this is a woman you'd want contributing on this site, and she isn't. This is worth considering more, and perhaps it's worth doing something about?