Speaking only as just one of several moderators: digressions are OK, and if they take on a life of their own then starting new threads would be appropriate. The challenge, on the topic in question, would be to keep the discussion about words and deeds, and not about assumptions and mindreading; as always, this would apply to public figures and fellow posters alike. The site admins get uneasy about asshattery, not about uncomfortable topics if they pertain to the Twins.