Agreed!
I may be wrong, but my perception is that the mods usually only step in when such discussion degenerates, as too frequently seems to be the case, into totally unnecessary personal attacks. If I am mistaken, then please feel free to point out an example of moderation which related solely to polite expression of a contrary viewpoint.
There's a difference between saying "property's a hopeless investment", and "if you think property's a good investment then your lack of education is showing, and your children will be as stupid as you are". (Or whatever.) I'm not good at thinking up insults - perhaps I need practise!
spot on i think this is the jist of it.
Its a bit like parents with some squabbling kids, send each off to their respective bedrooms to calm down first.