> I already spelled out two reasons in my front page editorial, which has inexplicably not generated any traffic here on this forum, ...

OK, I'll take a stab. It was surprising to see a controversial issue placed on the front page instead of the forum or the site journal. Although plenty of highly divisive discussions have been done on those two sections, no other instances of using the front page that way come to mind. Was this a first? Basically, I was a little concerned that it might push some folk away. The front page has always had the feel of a big "Welcome!" sign before, whereas at the moment it has more the feel of advice.