I also don’t think it is a “freedom of post” issue. Rather it’s a practical issue. When I visit the site, I browse thru the active list on the right hand side and look at/respond to the ones I find interesting. If there’s nothing there I leave. And I’m guessing that’s what a lot of people do, rather than searching past the active list on to archived ones. When powayseller makes consecutive posts like 10 in a row, it does make it less likely for others to be heard.
Powayseller, you’ve established a fan base here and judging from this thread your new blog shall have no shortage of participants. Perhaps it’s time for you to go solo !