[edbaskerville]

Yes, that's a good point, that in well-moderated environments you can call them out effectively.

And silent majority, indeed. Too bad the term "silent majority" has been co-opted by the loudest and most misguided minority.

[jauntywundrkind]

100% on point irony & sadness vis-a-vie silent majority. I think the idea is such a useful, true & important idea.

I've struggled to find a good succinct way to capture the idea, that doesn't also have the bogus historical baggage.