I don't speak for NCR, but as the inauguration of Civil was intended to change the tone of our interactions from constant arguing and really nasty infighting, I personally think that goal has been met.  Overall, we seem to bite our collective tongues far more than before and a lot of the attacks/overreactions have been minimized.  (The intent may still be there, but it wears nicer clothes these days.) 

I don't care for the smaller character limit, and I await the installation of the blocking feature with mad hopefulness -- but I do think the change has been an improvement in general. 

Just my opinion, since you brought it up, WillS.