You are correct in that egos are deeply involved on both sides.
Also the snide comments come from both positive and negative posters and represent a very low percentage of the total posters on the board.
It's hard not to reply as emotions take control of the poster and that's when the outbursts happen.
Yes, I did read Murgirl's post and thought she presented in an objective way the serious concerns some have on the board and the opposition to her comments were put forth properly.
I doubt we will ever reach an agreement or compromise on what or how often information should be presented, but if all cooperated towards a common goal; the board would be properly presented for new investors.