There was a big "dust up", some years back. "Management" to the side of the guy that was the real jackwagon in it all. Some dude was offended by the views vs. response number (he wanted the "atta-boys")...so another guy set up a tripod on his keyboard, so the page would refresh, over and over...all night long. The offended party went from 26 views with 1 comment, to 26,000 views...with one comment! It was a joke...but some people can't take a joke.
Many left...it never was the same again. Guess that happens to forums from time to time!