[Hoot Gibson]

I suggested that moderation was needed, admitted that I have repeatedly broken the rules by responding to insults in kind, and also volunteered to be the first member suspended.

Without some enforcement of the rules, forums like this quickly deteriorate to the point where they are not worth the time to post. The name calling, the spamming with repetitive posts not related to the thread topic - it all leads to lower quality debate and it ultimately leads to less activity. In my 11 years as a member here, the quality of posts has never been lower and this was the first time that I resorted to complaining to the moderators. 

I will not wait another 11 years before complaining again if nothing changes. Actually, if nothing changes, I will probably just look for better political discussion elsewhere.