Yeah I guess I can see that. I do enjoy his worldbuilding though.
Whats wrong with Mistborn? Have not read that series but I did enjoy Stormlight archive.
I thought it was very good. Stephenson does have a tendency to get really into whatever the subject matter of his story is, eg. cryptography in cryptonomicon, MMOs and gaming in REAMDE, Alan turing and AI in The Diamond Age etc. I find it to be an endearing aspect lf his writing. Definitely recommend Seveneves.
Even if it is voluntary, what exactly are you thanking them for when you thank them for their service? Very confused.
I'm missing communities for specific games. Starcraft, stormgate, path of exile and the kind.
I'm sure more of them will start popping up/getting more active of the trend of people joining continues.