When there seems to be a consistent factor in the threads turning into an abuse flinging catastrophe isn't very productive. It's becoming quite clear what certain individuals are out to do but nothing is being done but limiting the places others can voice their opinions. I believe punishing all for the actions of 1 is the incorrect way to run this forum.
I hope it didn't come across as punishing everyone else, I was attempting to contain the initial unpleasantness. As I'm only a forum moderator I can't warn or suspend users, so that was the only means at my disposal. As it turned out, my attempt wasn't a success anyway.
I figure there's no reason the topics can't be re-opened for more polite discussion, though I think both got so far off track as to have been rather ruined...
