The prior probability of someone being able to explain negative-value Will_Newsome’s comments in a way that provides value for LW readers is already epsilon. Even without the disincentives.
I think that people less responding to intentionally meaningless comments is a good thing. Therefore, trivial disincentives for doing this are a good thing. Therefore, removing them in this specific situation is a bad thing.
The prior probability of someone being able to explain negative-value Will_Newsome’s comments in a way that provides value for LW readers is already epsilon. Even without the disincentives.
I think that people less responding to intentionally meaningless comments is a good thing. Therefore, trivial disincentives for doing this are a good thing. Therefore, removing them in this specific situation is a bad thing.