I think that the main issue would be how to formulate the rules, and apply them fairly. It may not always be black and white as to what is civilized or it may depend on motive. I still think that the aversion to being civil is quite apropos to my views as of late; not of all, but a large majority of internet atheists.
It is said that an argument is what convinces reasonable men and a proof is what it takes to convince even an unreasonable man. - Alexander Vilenkin
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther
If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther