This is definitely not going well:

"Be civil. Don't say things you wouldn't say in a face to face conversation.

"When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names. E.g. 'That is an idiotic thing to say; 1 + 1 is 2, not 3' can be shortened to '1 + 1 is 2, not 3.'"

Something going wrong recently: People posting off-topic links, especially political stuff.

I'd like people to take note of the not complaining about being downvoted item. Though it only applies to the discussion of downvoting in general by extension, I'd really rather not see another thread about the evils of the downvote button. If fear of karma loss stops you from voicing an unpopular opinion then I'd rather not hear from you.

Could someone explain me what's wrong with my previous comment?

guys, downmod him to -10, as a demonstration.

edit: or me, whatever floats your boat.