Political discussion is fine - I have no problem with it. But, as I titled this thread, its advertisement that is the problem. The specific thread I mention had the original poster advertise a link for a political organization, and then another user (a moderator, at that) provide reasons why said organization was evil. Such advertisements do not discuss political beliefs, but are just another form of commercial advertisements. How would people like it if I started a thread advertising some company? Or if I replied to such a thread by explaining why the company is evil?