The whole point for me, at least.
Over on my blog (http://www.lumpley.com/opine.html), me and my friends and readers compiled a great list of things (http://www.lumpley.com/anycomment.php?entry=197). It's still open, please feel free to add stuff if you want.
It's nothing new to us here; it hearkens all the way back to the social threads from the Infamous Five, and earlier. You'll read it and nod to yourself.
But here's the whole point:
The game designer has to answer to that list too, not just the group.
-Vincent
Thanks Vincent - that's what I needed to pull together my own personal contribution to the list.
Gordon