Those places are civil because they are homogenic. Most minor boards with a narrow subjects are civil. Mix in anti-nazis/furries/etc. and everything will quickl

Those places are civil because they are homogenic. Most minor boards with a narrow subjects are civil. Mix in anti-nazis/furries/etc. and everything will quickly devolve. It requires surprisingly few hostile users to destroy the tone of a board for some time. As anyone that have taken part in raids, or seen them happen, can attest to.