surveyor: In fairness, I think denoting the thread with a big “OT” would help also. Yeah, the title should be a dead giveaway, but in case it isn’t…
The word “shallow” in qwerty’s post also caught my eye. With the exception of some ad hominen pisstivity, that thread was one of the best, most entertaining and informative posts that’s been here in a while.
As you pointed out, and much like TV, if you don’t like it, don’t watch. Exercise your right to not participate, but allow the rest of those who want to to do so.