Guess I'm going to stick my neck out, anticipating a rash of disagreement but I'll say it anyway. This site is so mild, it seems no one ever has a topic that is controversial. It is part of life to have topics that people can vent on but that doesn't mean they will suffer from hard feelings from then on. In most cases, there can be heated conversations and then when two or three get together on an m&e, there is sharing a cold one and lots of friendly talk with any past offenses long forgotten. I personally get bored talking or reading about what brand tires or what kind of oil is best. I like a discussion that one can get their teeth into and yet remain friends afterward. It almost seems that the trend is to AVOID anything that might even hint of controversy. People are emotional, let's face facts. People have definite opinions about thing and it's make for an interesting and educational read to hear all the different opinions.
Long ago, I belonged to this site and posted something controversial. I was soon told by two different people, that this is a motorcycle site and opinions about other topics aren't welcome. I left the site for quite a while because of that intolerance. Discussion on topics is needed. For instance, this election year is probably more controversial than any time in history. It boils down to whether we remain a free capitalistic society or turn to Socialism (ie, a form of communism). If things are not discussed so that one can make a logical decision, we may not have the freedoms that so many of us cherish. I know the old argument is, if you want to be controversial go to a site that allows it (that's what I was told before in essence). There are matters afoot that affect even us as bikers and there are things that need to be shared AND discussed. There is nothing wrong with having an area set aside strictly for controversial topics that do not affect the normal topical areas. If such an area were set aside, there would have to be an agreement before hand that the area is controversial and one enters with full knowledge of that.
Sorry, if this offends anyone but I felt it needs to be said.
