Immersion on RPGnet

The last week has seen a large number of threads on the topic of immersion over at RPGnet. Even better, an unusually large amount of the posts have been constructive and interesting. Take a look for yourself (I use the handle Havoc):

Immersionism -- What Is It

Immersion Thoughts

Weak and Strong Immersion

Immersive character design & encouraging immersion

And, while I'm at it, a couple of interesting threads more or less related to immersion and/or freeform:

Indie RPGs, BDSM, and Anarchy

With Apologies to Mr. Edwards

Confessions of a former story addict

I wonder if this interest in immersion will continue, or if it's just the flavor of the week...