I too have been saddened by the situation. I agree whole-heartedly with Tsuwm & AnnaStrophic and am putting my reply here. I have decided to read posts until the nonsense starts up and then I will just switch threads immediately.

I have loved this place for learning of words, new ideas, growth and encouragement it offered, but not recently.
I have never minded the difference of opinion because that too is thought-provoking and sometimes fun but what I object to most is the personal attacts in a public forum.
That is not why I am here. I don't care to read any of it when it gets out of hand.