Along those lines, I'd argue that the high standards DLP requires of it's members creates a kind of investment and community that other communities lacked. Is this elitist? Yes, and that's why DLP is still around and others faded.

 

Because shipping is ephemeral, but good writing is eternal.

 

I come to get updates on the politics, and the good writing.

 

Because Snape isn't worshipped here.

There are people who act like him though, but they're in the small minority.

 

Safely contain it within two "volunteers," obviously.
The point where they meet is called the horcrux.

Well, it's pronounced "horcrux," anyway...