I agree that graphic videos usually needn't be posted. We're all animal lovers here, so we don't need any shock tactics to convince us that the abuse is wrong. We can read it on a page and feel enough emotion.

As for the threads themselves, they form a valuable part of the doghouse. As has been said, the doghouse is for controversial topics regarding either animals or the news (not, actually, funny pictures and chain e-mail anecdotes as it was becoming filled with when I last logged on. But, before I get slapped, it's a free forum!). If people do not wish to read them, then no-clicky.