You have an "AMEN" from me, Al.

I often wonder what's happening as well, and I have not seen so many provocative off topic posts in a long time.

Like you, I don't hate everyone...in fact, I don't hate anyone.

Now this is my opinion:

Posting topics about people who can't reply (i.e. banned members) isn't being one bit fair, and posting personal views (racial/political/religious), unfounded accusations and innuendos, and other types of provocative topics, is asking for trouble, whether intentional or not.

At the very least, topics like these should be in The Bar, and in my opinion, Nigel should be consulted if you have any doubt.

Will this stop ALL the bickering?

Probably not, but, I'm willing to bet it will help reduce it to a level where we can at least work through any controversial posts without it becoming a donnybrook.

Ian