i don't understand what the big deal is anyway? this is a forum, surely the idea is to chat to people? if people reply then the board is achieving its aim. If certain individuals are intent on making this a forum for great political issues and that it is here for the sole purpose of educating, and for thorough debate that shall change the world, then perhaps they should think about putting there energy into something more produtive.
This is, after all, 'general chat', is it not?