Thank god, there's a sane voice of reason... I know exactly how you feel. There are a lot of issues in gaming that deserve discussion, but because of the underlying toxicity many of these issues simply cannot be discussed in a rational manner so they never get resolved or at least begin moving in a better direction.
Totalbiscuit actually talks about this in one of his recent videos.
For those interested http://youtu.be/VhrcMTMPzT0?t=16m (its also a discussion/rant about how its impossible to discuss gender and gender related issues at the moment. The first half is just a VLOG about other things)
I would like to see discussions about why people like certain genres of games, and particular titles within.
The pros and cons of PC gaming, contrasted with the pros and cons of console gaming without it turning into a mudslinging contest and the whole "PC master race" bullshit taking over as it always does..
Issues of sexism in the industry alongside the representation of females in video games and how to have strong and well written female characters in games. How to improve in all of these areas, and the benefits of doing so while avoiding extremists from either side who just clog the discussion with straight up bullshit.
Game exclusives and their potential harm/benefits to the consumer without having the "console war" take over the discussion.
Level design in games: Which games have awesome level design, examples of which, and how it benefits the gameplay overall.
A serious discussion about the Souls games without all of the "git gud" and "DARK SOULS 2 BETRAYED ME WHAAAAAH!" crowds butchering the discussion. Actually discuss the games, why many of us crazy fans enjoy them, and crazy stories of random adventures therein.
(Seriously, DS2 is a fantastic game even if you feel its the weakest in the series. If you didn't enjoy it that's cool and I'd like rational discussions about why everyone likes or dislikes a title in the series (I've seen a lot of hate thrown at EVERY souls game from diehard fans of another) but I see a lot of people who LIKE the game get attacked for liking it)
Stigmas attached to fandoms: Why most are bullshit and how to move past them and present what you love to those who don't understand. (In particular the Furry and Brony communities get SO much shit flung at them for reasons that really don't make much sense... okay need to stop before I start rambling) Along with introducing fandoms you like, and cool stories of awesome stuff you've found, or friends you've made because of a fandom.
Now for less serious stuff:
FANDOMS: Which ones do you find yourself in, and why? And what's some cool fan stuff (art, music, animation, merchandise etc.) that you've seen/acquired?
GLITCHES: Hilarious shit that happens when your favorite games go brain dead.
Right in the feels: Games that tugged at your heartstrings and TOTALLY DIDN'T MAKE YOU CRY, ITS JUST SOMETHING IN YOUR EYE, and powerful moments in gaming story.
CLOSE CALL: Close victories in gaming where you barely escape with your life, or were down to your last unit, or used your last bullet etc. and snatching a win from the jaws of defeat.
FANGASM: Games, movies, books, songs, w/e that you can't stop obsessing over and can't shut up about. COME SPAZ ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE SHIT HERE!
DRAGONS IN GAMES: Why dragons kick ass, awesome examples of dragons in games, and representations you would like to see.
(Personally I'm getting REALLY tired of seeing dragons portrayed as mindless killing machines, or just always straight up evil. There's a LOT you can do with a species this powerful and intelligent so it baffles me why they are always just there to be slain, when in a lot of books and stories I've read they can be some of the most interesting and nuanced characters in the entire story, and be a force for good as well. Not saying evil dragons don't have their place, they can make great villains, just a little more variety would be appreciated)
Mcoffey said:
Pretty much any topic that can be discussed civilly and respectfully, and with respect to the persons or things the subject is about. Yeah, that'd be pretty fucking delightful in my book.
This 100%.