"It is, unfortunately, an inevitable consequence of the 'one
true list' policy. We used to be able to just bounce difficult and offputting
discussion to the digest. Expecting people not to have
difficult discussions (and trying to enforce it via topic or other
rules) never works, and if it did would ultimately probably be
damaging anyway."
David,
There is no "one true list" policy. People have always been able to
take any discussions here elsewhere. While I have seen people mention
or put forth the "one true list" concept, it is not something that
actually exists by design or intent.
Regards,
Rick