Does anyone find online discussion questions helpful?

Answer 1

On this site, which is open to all kinds. The usual forum is filled with robots whom it fits to ask, "Which ventriloquist are you a dummy for?"

Answer 2

I suspect that most Americans move in relatively limited circles of fellow human contact.

These circles, for reasons of personal comfort, are likely to be highly inbred and consensual in outlook.

The impersonality of on line answers however is conducive to representative expression of opinion of a seemingly large group of responders whom despite being self selected is nevertheless informative for me.