Many times in the past i've even commented in klatsch how valuable this was, or simply given thanks.  The thankfulness hasn't changed simply because i no longer say it so often.  I've especially tried to recognize when other FPers have taken the time/responsibility.

From another angle, i've actually been able to limit my search of other news, freeing some valuable time, on the theory "If it ain't hit ET, it ain't news."  (which of course included commenters bringing their own views of important stuff, Melancthon comes to mind, with beginning the respect list.)

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin