I think it's a great idea to put unconfirmed news in an unconfirmed reports subforum. I don't know how that stifles anyone? It keeps us focused on what is confirmed...there's too much misinfo out there already. Why clog up General Discussion with misinfo and create unnecessary fear, panic, etc. How does that serve a good purpose?
It's also a good idea in another way. When we read something in an "unconfirmed" reports section wouldn't it spur us to do further investigation looking for confirmation?
I love this idea!