omg jason_lewis3 you said it got messy but "random topics" is putting it lightly. last month someone asked about the best way to organize a sock drawer and it had 200 replies. another person wanted to debate if hot dogs are sandwiches and it got so mean. total chaos but low key i lived for the drama.
Tbh, we had a similar setup in my hiking group where we took turns planning routes. One guy picked this crazy trail that was basically a cliff face, and half the group bailed halfway through. It turned into a whole thing about who gets to choose activities and how to balance fun with safety. Honestly, sometimes letting everyone have a say just leads to chaos, but other times you find cool spots you'd never try otherwise.