Here's a thought: instead of leaping for the "report post" button when something bothers you, why not respond (in an adult manner!) to the offending post within the thread. This keeps an interesting discussion going, as well as presenting your point of view on the issue at hand.

Alternately, there's the PM option if you feel that a fellow member deserves a particularly strong response.

I've never reported a post, but have never hesitated to respond to something I take issue with - as part of the ongoing thread, and for all to see....