MUD SLINGING

[Omicron]

I'm not going to delete the thread - I think it's actually kind of a funny idea... not really a good one, but still funny

I enjoy good debates - I was a debate geek in high school even, so I really enjoy arguing with people - constructively.  And I enjoy reading constructive debates among people with differing opinions and lots of knowledge. 

Passion and zeal in a post is definitely not trolling or off topic - I want to see that stuff out here as it makes this place more interesting.  If all we posted were dive reports and "what computer should I get" threads, there wouldn't be much entertainment on the board at all.

What is difficult is when passion and zeal turn a debate from a rational, constructive one into something else.  It is at that point where the informative discussion ends.  Several times reminders were posted to keep the discussion civil - I don't like removing posts and moderating threads, but at some point you have to.

So please - keep up the passion.  Lets discuss heated topics, but lets do it civilly.  I enjoy reading about topics where knowledgeable people give both sides of the argument and I do want to see more of it!