As someone who has also had it on for ~10 years, couple exceptions I'd add:
- New accounts (or long-dormant accounts that suddenly post). I presume there's some kind of filter they're tripping. I try to "vouch" these every time I see them, if they're contributing.
- Good comment, but when I click into their history, they have enough rightfully-flagged-to-dead comments, that it makes sense.
Very occasionally (like <1 in 1000) I'll come across a comment that is dead, and their history makes it look like they've been making good comments without realizing they're dead. I also click vouch on these.
I really hate how hostile the modern internet is to a new user. Nothing more discouraging and gate-keeping than wanting to share your knowledge and then suddenly nothing you post or comment passes through.
It's also ironic how other circles of the internet seem to yearn for "original" contnent, but moderation only allows content from the typical same 10 websites.
There is a wider split between quality. The ones who know they are dead don't expect replies so that does affect their style of posting. Civility is overrated
Not really. I also keep showdead on. The only quality comments there are occasional glimmers of brilliance from single-issue ranters who are otherwise excruciatingly tiresome in their monotonous pursuits.
Calling them “insightful” does not jive with what I’ve seen at all. It’s often ranting or very clear rule violations.