Why big axes have polestun?

[Mlekce]

There is no sence at all in that. They already have bonus against shields,with some you can block croushtrough weapons,they have big range,big dmg and polestun. Why polestun? I am fine with spears having polestun but hafted weapons and axes shouldn't have polestun.
You should remove pole stun from that weapons.

[PanPan]

There is no sence at all in that. They already have bonus against shields,with some you can block croushtrough weapons,they have big range,big dmg and polestagger. Why polestagger? I am fine with spears having polestagger but hafted weapons and axes shouldn't have polestagger.
You should remove pole stagger from that weapons.

ur a 2her?

[Mlekce]

Yes i am.

[Herkkutatti]

I use polearms and I aswell think it's bullshit

[Tears of Destiny]

To make up for the horrid animations that they have compared to two-handers.

[Son Of Odin]

Maybe it is originally thought as a good idea, because in reality big axes and poleaxes were used really differently than 2h swords. I think it is thought to simulate hooking which makes you kinda like stunned.

This video you see some of those moves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTVC25hYJaY

It's the only argument I find somewhat reasonable in favor of polestun. Don't know how it would be affecting gameplay if it was removed... Would it become boring? Would it become better? Would polearms be in bigger disadvantage even if stats are buffed? I don't know...