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Originally Posted by Mat Sklansky
the truth is i don't really care about the politics forums and let the mods do what they want. however, i won't let them ban people who actually want to use the rest of the site. those users can choose exile from this nonsense.
Mat, I do enjoy political discussions, and I do appreciate 2p2. There is nothing better, and won't be anything better for the forseeable future. Unlike for example, the USCF (United States Chess Federation), it is profitable. Are you sure that the politics forum is worthwhile from a business perspective? It creates all kinds of disputes which leave a bad taste in people's mouths. Politics itself is generally discussed but frowned upon in live games. But on the other hand, the people that want to discuss politics are energized about it. And, the internet is the place to talk about things that is somewhat unacceptable in "normal" life.
Basically you have huge post counts but 80% is unproductive.
Also, chez favours the soft tyranny of
Nanny State. (What? We're all thinking it.)