Seems like the advice people get when they ask for it is sound. When isn't it? When newbies post "lolz" and then get a two week ban? Can't really stop that, except to give them an EoEO ban, which they get, so there you go.

As for the level of conversation, if you don't want to hear about genital warts then you probably shouldn't click a thread entitled "Eyes on STDs." EoEO is for serious discussion, and I think members should feel comfortable bringing up something they want to discuss seriously. Being shot down just because this serious matter involves your penis or that serious matter is something some people may not feel comfortable with is counter-productive to the whole point of having a members-only forum for serious discussion.