It's clear enough who owns a speech, and like the OP I'm in favor of hosting your own speeches (and essays). But who owns a conversation? Does this rugged individualist approach to hosting one's own work end the possibility of online discussion? Or do we just hold our nose and do the hypocritical thing and host comments - encouraging others to NOT own their work?
Discussion is different from work. As you hint, there is no good way to co-own a discussion. Either you do it on neutral grounds and someone else owns it, or one party is the host and owner.
