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One suggestion is to reduce the influx of new users. Maybe keep new registrations closed except for a few days every month or so. It allows older users time to help the new users adjust to the community, and prevents opportunistic/anonymous-trollish comments. Just an idea.

>>Osmium+(OP)
I kind of like this idea although a lot of people will probably disagree with it. My variation: instead of restricting new users from signing up, maybe just restrict their ability to comment. An account must be x months old to contribute to the discussion.

>>mikeg8+Z
The only reason I would disagree with that idea is that it would prevent the author from a linked site from joining the discussion if they didn't already have an account.

>>karlsh+e1
Solid point. I didn't spend much time thinking about the finer details. Thanks!

>>karlsh+e1
It would also prevent throwaway accounts. Sometimes throwaways do provide insightful comments.

>>Osmium+(OP)
This would strike a good balance between an open and invite only community. I also think this would help with rising number of the negative comments made on new accounts.