As for the rest, I don't know BADJOE, or yourself, personally (I've met both of you but only to say hello and thanks for your work) but it sounds like a dispute between friends that has not been, or cannot be, resolved.
While there have been some changes made to the forum, even in the limited time I've been here, I don't pretend to know whether they have mandated by you or whether they have been forced upon you.
This is still the best forum on the net for news and commentary.
There are people still posting here that, I believe, could be published in any newspaper column in the country and have pride for their insights.
Oh NO!!! I'm going to be revealed as Not A Moderator!
My cover is blown.