Offering the feed in excerpt mode is a conscious choice based on SE treatment. In light of the popularity of "blog post replication" it's a bit controversial. But, believe me, it's better for you this way, if you care about the SE treatment. I have more info I wrote about this, and the ideal way to use excerpting, but I can't post a link without breaking GFY rules. ICQ me -- 196-767-065 -- or maybe you already know where to look
