Greg is spot-on.

We have closed maybe 4 - 5 threads on AP since we started, which I think, it a good result. Why do we close threads ?

- Person attacks or defamation - Either we (mods) deem a post(s) to be inappropriate, or it is reported by another member
- A forum rule has been breached
- A Business or Company is named and allegations that may lead to legal action are threatened
- Topic "runs its course" or had simply swayed "off Topic" and has required a new topic to be created

I closed the thread because I the last few posts were becoming personal, and I personally know the two guys - and they are both great people just throwing a few punches. There were no other mods around at the time, and I had to leave the site for a couple of hours. It does not mean the discussion ends, I merely prevented it from escalating any further without an umpire.

As mods - we try to do our best, and we make judgment calls that are sometimes unpopular, but they will always be in the best interests of the site. We want everyone to enjoy their time on AP.