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I don't think you've looked hard enough. I just scanned the titles of several threads and counted at least 20 that had nothing to do with politics.
Those just seem to be the ones that generate the most debate, for some reason.

Mariana,
Referring to your comment about my comment and prepositions. OMG- do mot even think about getting depressed. You write beautifully in a language that is not even your own. I can’t even grasp proper comma use. Prepositions are tricky. I studied French for 5 years, got to Paris and fell apart. Couldn’t get out of the train station and no one at the kiosks would help. Though they had no trouble helping the woman speaking German. I just think the didn’t like Americans, but, then who could blame them? Your grasp of English is outstanding. Don’t feel bad about minor shit, that’s what your “close friends” are for and what we miss or screw up, your editor will catch. Just tell that awesome tale, and don’t sweat the small stuff.
CJ

My sister-in -law trained my husband well! They had to share a Jack-and-jill bathroom. He's clean, tidy and puts the seat down! He can also cook and do the laundry.

You talking about the president’s administration? Can’t happen soon enough.

If you want to check out her work, it’s C.E. Jones. She was very active on the old site, but has been gone a while.

Hey Alkemi,
This is in response to my comments about getting lost.

It may be the nature of reviewing and the long breaks between, I'm not sure. I've tried to think back on all the previous chapters and what I can remember of them, they are mostly about a young grad student's thesis project and how it pertains to global warming and high pH in oceans. I haven't detected any conflict he is facing, either internal or external. Or where the plot is arching. Not knowing the length, it's hard to comment on it- but there should be an indication of where the plot is building to eventually top out and be followed by a resolution. And your protagonist should go through some sort of internal or external conflic. So far he just seems like a guy that lets stuff happen to him. (I'm talking about the pregnant girl he married) I can't see where she adds to the conflict or resolution. They seem too alike for their marriage to work, though.

Have you mapped out your story with an outline? It may be useful for you to post it here, then I think we'd be better able to help you structure the book. I don't want anyone to think I'm an expert- I just read..a lot!

There is a website that you may be interested in. Reedsy.com. They have really useful learning tools. One is how to plot a novel I'm actively reading myself.

I feel you have a really unique story, and the science perspective is interesting. But at some point it (the science) took over your story. When I started my series - oh so long ago- I wrote out a time line, an outline and then a character brief for every major player, just to make  sure they are different from each other. When I write them, I become them in my head. Talk like them. Act like how they would act, so when it goes on the paper it true to the material.  That works for me. Another thing you can do is base your characters on people you know, that makes giving them those little  idiosyncrasies easier. Done well (and I'm not saying I do it well, I'm still struggling) but done well, you can write multiple pages of dialogue without having to tag anything. The reader can tell who is talking by what they say and how they say it.
Good luck.

Completed Randy's chapter 41 and 42.

I’m with Jack. There’s a section before each posting where you can state what sort of reviews you want. If all you want is a reader’s impressions, say so. If you don’t like line edits, then by all means let a reviewer know that. If you state, any and all feedback is welcome, then be prepared to get some feedback you don’t agree with it’s up to you to use or lose the feedback. And don’t put this all on the newbies, there are plenty of established members that get prickly about someone commenting on there work. And just because someone is new to the site, or even new to writing, that doesn’t mean they don’t have valid opinions. We are all readers, and I can assume lovers of books. A reader’s opinion is just as valid as a writer’s.
Nuff said.

Completed Chapter 26 and Chapter 27 of Alkemi's Souring Seas.

Completed Stefanie's Day of Darkness: chapters 27-32- completed the novel.

That’s not the same comparison. It’s a personal attack, versus bringing up political news. Of course someone will want to say and/or  defend something saidabout them. Your name is on it, sure you have a choice not to click, but you have a vested interest in defending your (own) name and character.
The thread about Nunes memo was not personal, unless you take it so. Apples vs Oranges my friend.