Identifying a factor in what may be driving the extremes of opinion in no way negates the idea that every one is entitled to one.
Looking for a fight or assigning a negative meaning from someone you disagree with may be a larger factor on the second post regarding this issue. :P
I suspect how you feel on the issue may tie strongly into how long you have been with the community and how close you were to the inner workings of the site at the time (via position or closeness to someone directly in position, etc)
I remember where I was when I got the call.
I remember the panic, frustration, anger, and sadness.
I remember those who stepped up so that Fall Ball could be re-funded.
I remember.
I will never forget.
And it will be quite a while longer before I consider forgiveness.