I don't mind them personally but...

it starts arguments and sometimes hurts people's pride

It should be stopped!

I agree, religious and political questions just seem to start arguments.

The Ask mods were much maligned (unfairly in my opinion) but they went through the nasty comments with their zapper and kept the site friendly.

There's room for political/religious questions but it does put a lot of work on the mods -- especially on a site as tolerant as this one.

I don't know Rooster, I would suggest consideration be given before bowing to the scourge of PC. What is Blurtit about? I would surmise it's about exchanging views and personal insights, correct me if I misspeak on this. People will disagree, some of them will perceive argument where there is merely opposing view. We should … Read more