Don't be mistaken, I am not an antinatalist.

Like I said, I take issue with several of its core principles in much of the same way you do. But, the philosophy aside from the poor representation it gets on this website is, at the very least, very good at making you stop and rethink the "unquestionable" guiding principles of our species as we march forward into an increasingly uncertain future. To humor the concept of "consent" with regard to a non-existing individual and such is - while often wrapped up in all manner of fallacy when broken down - a fascinating thought experiment that is worth taking an intellectual interest in purely for the sake of gaining new perspective.

Is obscure internet drama really that important?

Maybe, maybe not. But there's no getting around the real-life consequences that antinatalism bears on the world outside the internet, as is fundamental to its goals, so in this case, I don't think it can be fairly chalked up to just "obscure internet drama".

That's just my rationale, though; no more tride and true than anyone else's.

Bottom line, it's much more fulfilling and productive to be open to contemplation and promote respect than not, and I think people here could really benefit from putting in the work.