There are common elements no matter what the subject of the forum... there's always those happily going about their business oblivious to any conflict... there are those trying to keep the peace... there are some who do what they want regardless of the impact on anyone else... some who see only positive everywhere and in everyone... and those who see only negative and like to think of themselves as victims.
That's a very good observation, and I know that it's not possible to keep everyone happy about everything.
In any case, thanks everyone for your input.
We'll ease up the guidelines for GCC and see how it goes.
I'll update the rules for that section in a few days.