Hi Envy,
I understand what you are saying, I nearly didn't post such a negative post. I have no problem with everyone having their say and even sticking up for each other when they feel a wrong needs to be put right, but some stuff becomes personal and takes over very relevant threads. Personally I think the PM system should be used more or a forum master should bring the thread back on topic. Like many, I often respond to threads after getting an email saying an new post has has been made. That email tells you what the poster said and too often recently I've thought 'what on earth are they saying that there for' (actually that is a very polite version of what I think LOL!) and then off the thread goes into tit for tat mode and I turn away (I did comment a couple of times and got my head bitten off so I stopped doing that).
Sorry, but I think the boards could be managed better particulary as it is a huge source of help for newbies.