Has an off topic area ever been considered? I do not like to chat about politics online, but I do enjoy to chat with like minded people online. The only other sailing forum I have been a consistent part of is Sailboatowners.com, I cannot say I have had a pleasant experience reading or participating in their off topic forums. I do have a home brewing forum that I really enjoy. Who knew the most civil people on the internet are a bunch of people that make their own brew?