One suggestion from Reddit was to add in the rule that no off-topic discussion is allowed as part of the NCoC.

I'm opening this issue for discussion on this suggestion.

Arguments for:

Explicit disapproval from flame-baiting discussion and knowledge that any occurrence will be met with a ban or some kind of warning.

Being explicit is better than rules being shrouded in mystery and applied with caprice.

Arguments against:

The NCoC has no say in what can and cannot be said. It would be out of the scope of the NCoC.

Not allowing for off-topic discussion harms a lot of possible sort-of-related and harmless discussion on topics within the scope of the project at hand.

Alternative:

Instead of making it one of the rules, offer the suggestion in the FAQ to state that no off-topic discussion is allowed.

Or, offer a venue for off-topic discussion and point "offenders" to the proper place when wanting to discuss such matters, and separate project-related discussion and unrelated discussion.

Your thoughts?