I think thats a good decision. Its the lounge, peoples views will always be different. Disrespect should never be tolerated but opposing views are a way of life. Heck, thats why they still make Harleys and Hondas.
Unless its a personal attack, I still maintain you don't have the right not to have your feelings hurt in a debate.. The beauty of a bulletin board is that nobody has to read a post or a thread, they choose to do that.
Sexist or racist comentary should not be allowed. But then again what is racist and what is sexist and to what degree? The mods have a very tough job for sure.
I have admined and setup several php boards. I always resisted general conversation about politics, religion, and sex for the reasons you have mapped out. From the 1st little harmless post you have no clue where it is going to lead.
