It was closed, cleaned up a hair, and brought back to a civil (if still somewhat off-topic) level by the moderator staff. Which was probably for the best, when re-examined after a good nights rest.

It's easy to get angry/defensive when one perceives the words or acts of others as "attacks". I think what's desperately needed here (on all "sides") is a refocus on what the community needs and wants. Since in the end, that's what really matters.