[quote=Rade]
Personally, I like an active, talkative OOC.
[/quote]

So do I. It means people are around and interested, and keeps things from getting stale (even if they're not talking strictly about the RP). It doesn't make much sense to me to shut down off-topic discussion, especially since it doesn't actually prevent anyone from bringing up RP related ideas or questions. It just helps keep things active.

If the GM doesn't want general discussion though, I guess that's their prerogative.