I usually dip out of discussions when that happens, too.

Mostly the latter. Sometimes it seems like too many topics turn political in the discussion, but that happens IRL too, with certain people anyway. People must like it though, since it still happens and gets zapped here on SN. It's just not for me. I prefer the bitcoin/technology-centric discussions the most.

WeAreAllSatoshi

Do you feel like it's crowding out other discussions or is it just annoying having it around?

Undisciplined

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I generally avoid other social media platforms due to politics, among other topics. I look forward to the end of the election cycle. 