I agree with Fred's decision 100%. But honestly, WTF is going on?
I go to bed 8 hours ago. At that point, the thread was fairly civil. I wake up this morning, and.....well. Accusations & attacks of a personal nature flying in all directions. Threats of reprisal being issued. And - the one I don't understand - the moderation team being accused of bias, because we're NOT jumping-in to defend somebody who has made it crystal-clear that they have a very low opinion of us!
If we do something.....we're "biased".
If we DON'T do something.....we're "biased".
Even if we don't get involved - for whatever reason; we all have lives outside this forum, and can't be here 24/7 - we're "biased" by virtue of our absence!
You can't win....because the deck is totally stacked against you before you even start.
This is not a "moan". Just an observation. But one I never thought I would have to make.
I'm bewildered. And saddened to see it coming to this. 
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We knew there would be SOME disagreements over the structural reorganisation. That was expected. It's now a done job, and I think most of us would agree the forum is in fact better for it. But please, guys; we're all adults here. Let's act like it...hm?
Sorry to add my opinion, Fred.
As Fred has stated above - and it's a decision I fully support - this thread will remain "LOCKED". ONLY PM Fred to have it re-opened if you can all promise to conduct yourselves in a civil fashion.
All this bickering & squabbling, these threats & accusations, none of it is helping to give a positive impression of the community to visitors. And that's MY primary concern. There's precious little point in having a community forum - whatever the 'content' - if nobody wants to join.
Mike. 