Isn't this the reason for a "Coat Room"? An area to hang your baggage and outside clothes. The majority of the forums is nicely segregated into general subjects.

The way I see it now is the Coat Room is a place where people can post non-offensive topics which may or may not relate to computers and technology.

I do not see this place ever becoming a haven for political ranting.

Having non-computer topics kept in the Coat Room is an easy way for those who don't wish to read any "offensive" material. The rest of this great forum will remain OS X oriented and untainted.

I often see topics I'm not interested in...and I don't click on them. Very simple way to save myself from any trauma or negative emotions.

The Coat Room should be like a break from work. Not on the clock. Not under any regulations. It will turn into whatever the majority makes it. Will it become a safe haven for child predators, political pontificators and smut peddlers? I really doubt it will.

Oh well. When it comes down to it, this forum is not public...and not a democracy.