Back on my soapbox.
What "we" have lost is genuine discussion and debate on political and religious topics, topics which touch on more issues than one may be able to initially imagine!
In my own final analysis, that is the true loss.
A handful of "surgical" bans or serious reprimands might have prevented this loss, IMHO.
I feel like the passenger in the backseat directing the driver; I don't mean to show a lack of appreciation for Wayne providing these forums in the first place!