I'm not quite sure what people "are", but that there is some sort of a fundamental (and I think unrealized problem) seems unmistakable to me. And I agree that they can't change on their own, but I don't believe that change cannot be coerced - at least, it is highly speculative.
> so I am working towards my own solution that I think will allow for adequate moderation and discussion management.
I am very interested, as I have been working on the same thing (but only conceptually so far), I will send you an email.