I have found that when listening in the room CQ Canada i will get disconnected and moved to the YRC room. This happens mostly if there is a period of inactivity. I have also found that if there is activity in the former room it follows me into the YRC room. If I monitor YRC with another radio it sounds as though there is a lot of data traffic.
I guess the big question is if I am digital and wires x is this preventing others from using the repeater (hope this makes sense)
As for your comment on "end up hogging the repeater so nobody else can use it or worse breaking the thing". Just use it as you see fit. We are all new users on this system and ALL are in learning mode about what works and what doesn't work. Again, general Ham Radio protocols of use apply, gentlemanly conduct and listen before you transmit!
There is very low probability of you breaking anything.
As we learn more, we will put some guidelines in place, but not so sure we need anything at this time.