I agree that there was far too much insults and inaccuracies posted but there was also an awful lot of valuable information posted as well.
Information that in some instances had been supressed in other quarters.
Why have a forum called Pigeon Politics at all ?
To me this is simple censorship and I believe that adults should be able to manage their own information. For those with less interest or stomach then they can "switch channels".
If the posts get insulting then surely this is for the moderator to remove or ask for apologies to be input etc.
But at then end of the day whether it is via internet forums or letters to editors etc. people will still wish to be informed one way or another.
Increased communication is the answer to gossip and rumour mongers.
The truth is out there!