[Exilibur]

This discussions has been out of hand for some while now... I generally agree with you, Maleficus... If we're gonna be any better than nuclearbox it doesn't help to be self-rightious anti-bush as opposed to self-rightious pro-bush (as far as i've understood the situation with nuclearbox).

This means that the moderators themselves have a great deal of responsibility concerning the flow of the discussions.
I don't mind anybody having an opinion as long as it is combined with respect for others opinions and as long as their right to express it is held up high. Even when whitman doesn't respect some opinions here, it is prudent that you, pmb, along with all the other moderators respect his.

So what I'm trying to say here is that I don't feel any moderators should restrict themselves in language or opinions or generel behaviour, as long as they carefully avoid flamewars.

I don't think it is neccesary to completely ban political discussions in order to avoid situations like this. When the mods aren't the the active part in a harsh discussion it won't be as difficult to step in and pull the topic back on place.

(oh btw, i haven't forgot you reply, botmeister, i'll probably try answer it later when i have some more time on my hands)