Denied [Suggestion] Add a controversial topics chat to the server

I understand that many, if not most users certain topics like Politics upsetting or uncomfortable (rightfully so given the current climate), but many users would also like to talk about them in a controlled environment with each other.

I believe that if a separate chat channel could be used to host these discussions so it doesn't interfere with users that want to just stick with the general chat.

The moderation would still be present to make sure nothing turned into a mess of uncivilized arguments but the chat would be there for users into more controversial topics to openly discuss without disturbing the rest of the server's population. Of course, rules would have to be followed in any case.

I'm not sure what plugin is used to manage chat or if it's possible to make a channel opt-in, but I feel that this would be a better solution than either of the other two routes.

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

I should've addressed this in the OP.

I really don't see how it's fair that the only way people could speak about something outside the normal chat boundaries is locked behind a paywall. It's just my opinion but not everyone has a lot of money.

 

Fair enough I suppose.

Thanks for the response.