I don't remember anyone being that catagorical about it. But clearly I don't remeber all the posts. And based on managements timelines for closing the deal and the recent article. I don't believe that the speculation was baseless and worthy of censorship.
Perhaps you could have just provided your contrary opinion, without painting the whole board as a bunch of idiots. We all want the same outcome here.
I believe we hear something in october!! Good luck to you and sorry for the clutter on the board.