I really like the concept and I would frequent the channel, depending on the speakers and topics.
Success would depend on the moderation however. To accomplish the channels goals structure and proper moderation become vital.
My one concern, touched on by both Ghost Hunter and Lilith, is that as soon as supporters of various factions/alliances are ipso facto banned from the channel, the channel will loose the sense of independence and impartiality, merely because this decision would be an in character decision, based on yours characters political views. Your character doesn’t like Sansha’s Nation, ban them. Guirista’s getting out of hand in your region of space, ban them. Blood Raiders killing infants again, ban them. Minmatar freedom fighters bomb a caldari space station, ban them. Provists a pain in the ass, ban them.
Doesn’t seem like a neutral, impartial setting to have a debate. Plus, you can’t have a meaningful debate if only people sharing a common view are present.
That’s why moderation would be vital. I would suggest letting the “other side” in to participate and debate, but feel free to kick individual members out who cant follow the rules or who perhaps make points that are just too good.
Plus, any no sansha supporter’s rule would bar me from entering, before I have done anything wrong.