For example, they said that electronic comment processes for controversial rules on which a large number of comments are filed may ultimately yield little more than a count of supporters and opponents.
The shoreline has luxurious cottages, styled like plantation homes. 
mnli hypothesis: The shoreline has luxurious cottages, styled like plantation homes.  premise: For example, they said that electronic comment processes for controversial rules on which a large number of comments are filed may ultimately yield little more than a count of supporters and opponents.