In fact, it may be a benefit. It allows no-holds-barred vitriol to fly freely, but does not preclude backing claims with research. Neither does it preclude thoughtful speculation in the midst of the fire-fight.

If you hold any preconception that some of your (or anyone else's) potential readers may miss seeing your contributions because the thread is here in Flame, rather than Current Events, look at the names appearing in the threads below and think again.

Flame, as far as I'm concerned, is the perfect place to vent anger. And there is genuine reason for anger over the current issue.

And by the way: a violation of copyright is just that. It doesn't matter who finds it.