Again, I disagree. What we saw in the last week is unavoidable. It happens in the "real" world constantly. Why else do you think politicians have such poor reputations? They are the people who are willing to get down in the mud and slog it out with each other! The winner gets all the marbles!

Before you throw the baby out with the bath water, use your "ignore" button for awhile and avoid those threads which are objectionable or uninteresting.

By going to a censored forum, you will be limiting the number of participants, making it easier for the "undesirable" element to sieze control.

I fear, that in human interaction, the main goal is always control! At least by a few.