For Mods: How is allowing Israeli discussions in GD a negative thing?

What were the drawbacks when it was allowed?

It also tended to take things over. The whole place would be covered with massive flamewars.

I think they've tried it a few times, and it always becomes simply untenable.

can only be discussed where no one goes.

It must be hidden.

when the regulars slug it out than having the forum mucked up with amateurs....

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