Hmmmm. Does that mean you advocate removing all forums that don't discuss miles & points? Won't be much of FT left .

The point of Omni is a place to go to let off steam and have non miles & points conversations. What got out of hand was the constant political arguing. Many other online communities have an Omni type area with one major difference - certain topics are not allowed. For some reason our gracious host has refused to do so (as is his right).

Many of us have been with FT a long long time and have benefitted and greatly enjoyed the site that it has become. I think a few well placed rules, particularly in an Omni type area are long overdue.

As for your suggestion, I would hate to "leave" the site to gather and chat with my online friends. I'd rather adhere to more stringent rules.

Mary