The site fell pretty far down that slope in its first year before turning itself around. Here are some good examples of top-30 questions from the days of softer moderation:

  - What's your favorite "programmer" cartoon?
  - What is your best programmer joke?
  - Great programming quotes
  - Defend PHP; convince me it isn't horrible
  - What is the best comment in source code you have ever encountered?
  - What's your most controversial programming opinion?
  - What are some funny loading statements to keep users amused?
  - Worst UI You've Ever Used