Isn't there a way to mute members?

One of the limitations of this forum's architecture is that it does not have a "mute" function. Furthermore, we only delete comments that include offensive language or things of that nature. Should that happen, the post's author will receive an alert that it's been deleted by us as well. We have adopted this approach in order to create a free and open forum where EGO users can share their thoughts, exchange tips, and find answers to their questions. A censored community that only includes positive reviews is not realistic or beneficial to anyone.
It is with this in mind that we ask all of our participants to respect each other. Yes, we all have passionate viewpoints here, but there really is no need for bickering.
If you ever feel that a conversation has gotten out of hand, we encourage you to bring it to our attention right away. We genuinely want everyone to feel comfortable and have the most positive experience possible.