It is a shame that normal, civilzed people have to be handcuffed verbally and are not allowed to speak about anything germane to society and/or life. Obviously there are a few crazies here, but there will always be a few crazies. Most of us who watch the jec matches are intelligent, rational human beings with minds that include other things besides bridge. Obviously BBO is a bridge site, and personally I am happy to play there. However, it is also a social site, and most people seem to gather at the jec matches. So what's the big deal if we talk about other things besides bridge? I am not advocating mean or hateful opinions or statements but normal intelligent human conversation.