If there were no audience would those who say outrageous things still say them? For whose attention for what purpos to what end?

You should know the answer to this question better than anyone else.

You tell us!

(purpose)

  You've often stated that you post blindly with little care or concern as to whether or not anyone reads what you've written. (Of course, we all know that's not true, as evidenced by your glowing gratitude towards those who respond in agreement with you.)