Over the years, I've been involved with multiple message boards, covering a variety of subjects. I have to say that this is one of the more civil boards I've logged onto, the mods run a tight ship here.

Nearly all of the other boards discuss non core subjects. And they always cause fireworks, due to the passion from board members. I enjoy reading viewpoints on sports and politics- I learn more from message boards because both points of view are often discussed. In terms of politics, that's hard to get on a left leaning or right leaning website.