Ok, we tried being hands off here figuring we were all adults and would act like it. Clearly that approach is not going to work.
This forum is not a technical forum, but it is also not General Discussion. There is a happy medium. This is a place to discuss world events WITHOUT foolish GD style insults or childish behavior. If we wanted that, then all these matter would be discussed in GD.
So, from now on, no more insults. No more "labeling" those you disagree with into groups, directly or tacitly. No more calling folks out. Discuss EVENTS, not someone elses opinion. Disagree, yes. Attack, no. Debate the merits and facts, not the other persons motivations or intentions.
No more baiting. You know who you are.
Keep forum on subject. Not every post about Iran is about Israel, not every post about Israel is about Iran, or should it be. Same goes for any other subjects. Start dragging posts off topic, you will get warned once. Keep it up, I will ask for a forum ban.
If you don’t like someone's post here and feel it is out of line, there is a neat little “report” button right on the post. Use it, and we will handle it. Don’t perpetuate childish behavior by responding and stooping to their level.
Can’t follow those rules? Go back to GD. This is not up for debate.