I said no as well. Like Ron indicated, if you don't like the topic, don't read it, don't post in it, it will die quick enough.
Plus, if we got rid of all the non-astro topics in the general section, it will be a very boring place.
Look at the current diversity
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I think 15 of the current threads, including this one, on the first page are non-astronomy related.
We come here as we gather under a common interest and discuss topics of interest to us. I love reading all the chit chat. I though, like others, do not like the personal negativity that people show when they don't agree with an opinion. As soon as you make the negativity against someone personal, you belittle only yourself.