Wow, so many veiled personal attacks and mockeries in the X forums these days. I've been on the sidelines for ages and although my voice probably carries little weight I'd like to add it to the chorus of those saying 'PLEASE let it be'. It reflects really poorly on the fantastic community here (and on the individuals involved on all sides, as much as I try to remain fond of everyone here), nobody gains anything from it at all apart from the satisfaction of having the last word and 'being right', it is severely irritating to those members and guests that are here to gain insights and information, and it is ultimately seriously juvenile.
I have the greatest respect for all those individuals involved in the recently ongoing feuds and arguments, as all have been valuable, constructive, and interesting contributors on these forums (I insist on this point. I have not always found value or interest in each person's posts but I know that others have, and they have openly said so), of which I am certainly a net beneficiary, but the constant fighting (even if wrapped kind words and friendly tones) is really off-putting.
There is a german phrase, 'Der Klügere gibt nach', roughly translating to '(s)he who is wiser will concede', and I wish everyone in the recent Model X 'cold war' would strive to be the wisest.
I hope this has not been too self-righteous a post coming form a fairly junior member (wasn't here before the S launch, was it really worse than this?) but I really do wish we could finally see a change of tone here, and I know at least several others agree.