For me, that was part of the charm.

I could still find the information I needed when it was a serious query, and I could still find sound and sensitive viewpoints on many topics. But, opening a horrible post just to see a horribly distasteful comment as the first response just kept reminding me not to take life so seriously.

Is this metaphorical or ironical?

I have really bad allergies.

Yep. Feels like home all over again. :-)