Fixing the problems with the forums and trolls

[iamaboringperson]

1) refining the rules?

1)Sure, however the rules are fine for the most part. Enforcing the rules would be better IMO

2) Getting stricter? (good idea or bad?

Very very very very good idea

3) Re-hashing the forums into a new schema to include more forums for personal discussion?

Nah, pointless

My idea is NOT to stifle discussion, but to make it more enjoyable and more.... intelligent

That's exactly what I want to see
I'm sick of seeing spamming


Perhaps here is a good idea:

Filter out <21 y/o's by asking a question that they can't answer honestly (during the new user account screen)
e.g.
During the early 80's which Atari/Intellivision game did you play most often?

If they can't answer that, they can't be old enough to post in sensible stuff talk-about

[iamaboringperson]

There has to be some level of moderation or anarchy will reign.

That's exactly the problem some aren't getting

[iamaboringperson]

People should provide proof of ID while joining (or just proof of age)

Or perhaps that should only be for talk-alot