I disagree, I don't think we need to completely make some topics forbidden because some folks can't argue constructively.
I'd propose just lay down some generic ground rules, non A/V topics are allowed in the water cooler (or whatever you want to call it) but if tempers flare instead of deleting the post make the policy that the thread gets locked (I'd assume that would be a function availble to moderators?).
The bottom line is, if you are a person easily aggitated stay clear of the water cooler or threads in which subjects cause you grief. I don't see changing the forum rules to disallow X topics will be benifical. This is a company A/V forum BUT it has a personal twist where everyone *knows* each other and (have been) allowed to converse in other areas of interest with each other. I'd hate to lose that.
