Wharvey, I suggest that you, provided you have the time, browse through some of the topics at straightdope.com. You will notice that their users are very much in support of the BBQ pit, making comments like "I believe the subject matter here is more appropriate for the BBQ Pit."

Everyone on that board knows that a flame-like remark is supposed to be made in the BBQ Pit, and the mature users at all times adhere.

Instead of flame like remarks spilling over from the BBQ Pit into the regular boards, flames would rather be directed from regular boards into the pit. At straightdope.com, if a flame spills into a regular board, the moderators may be notified and the user removed.

Wharvey, I can understand your mistrust of the concept. For instance, will the pit be an arena devoid of all respect and dignity? Interesting.

Leisure miles, great name idea.

[This message has been edited by Peregrine (edited 06-03-2001).]