9 max limit tables

What is the point of these 9 max tables I see every once in a while on PartyPoker?

To increase the number of hands played per person, per hour. aka, to encourage action. I belive the folks around here have discussed this in the thread about the new blind structures.

I personally stay away from 'em.

Punish the fish less for playing stupid shit out of position at a somewhat tight table.