I'm always amazed by comment threads at TI. So much vitriol! At least they are hidden by default. We are told that lively comment sections increase engagement, but I wonder if that's really the case for TI. ISTM they should have just set up something on Reddit and not had any comments on the main site. E.g. "reddit/r/theintercept/russiarussiarussia" would be irredeemable, but only those who are interested would be exposed to it.