To me, the basic problem is that, thru an election that I think was basically illegitimate, a group acquired a huge influence over what happens here. They don't deserve the influence, and this creates a "love it or leave it" situation.

My impression is that a lot of people are choosing to leave it. Most of the heroes, such as Texrat and Penguinbait, are still here, but as their influence wanes, this becomes a less and less comfortable place to frequent.