There was a simple guideline for the knitting group I have been going to: Please refrain from discussing inflammatory topics like politics and religion. Seems reasonable, and precautionary, but a concern arose: we have not, as a group, made any group decisions about what specific topics are to be off-limits. Is one person being uncomfortable sufficient to put something on the no-talk list? A matter came up involving the lady who brought some of her small exotic critters to the Wednesday group.... Sign in to see full entry.