What I don't get is why all of you that get into the same old shit-slinging contests over and over again on multiple threads would WANT to keep doing that. It's abundantly clear that you're never going to convince the other side to your point(s) of view.

I've thought for a long time that the BS section should be closed down, or at least restricted to disallow political and religious discussion. The forum would be better for it.

I first came here for information on folk songs, which has been plentiful, and have found occasion to contribute, which pleases me. The BS section has mostly interested me for the recipes shared (I remember with particular fondness the effort to recreate a certain BBQ sauce).

All the shouting about politics seems to me to be a huge waste of time and energy. I live in a country that has chosen Donald Trump as its leader, but I know better than to argue with those who support him.

I don't know about you all, but I would think you could find better things to do.