It's probably too difficult of a mod, but it would be nice if moderators could set a 'heat factor' on a thread, starting at 'mild' to 'almost hot enough to close' so people have an easier time gauging how close to the edge of acceptability a given thread is.

 

Right now I feel like in the "Do you believe in Thor" thread I'm walking on eggshells out of concern it could get too hot and be closed, but it's not easy to guess how concerned the mods are at any given moment. Perhaps I am being overly concerned, and if a mod finds it concerning at all they'll just make a comment to that effect.

Generally the suicide watch will be given if a thread has hope...

Can the background of specific threads be changed (eg blue to red) if the thread is on suicide watch?