The beauty of this forum is that it covers such a vast variety of themes. There are threads on all aspects of life, not only music but also people seeking help on subjects which have little to do with music. If a person doesn't wish to open a thread, then they are quite free to pass on to something which interests them. I for example feel no wish to access some of the threads posted as they do not interest me but I would be very disappointed if they were left off because certain people felt that were innapropriate for the site. In regard to the Obit threads as pointed out by Khandu, there is a life outside music and many fans will have other interests - movies, literature, tv, sport to mention a few. Many will have heard of the people who have passed on and will wish to pay their respects.