It wasn't at all. You could probably count the amount of people who were suggesting this board close permanently on one hand.
Every single person calling others mard arses was responding to someone being overdramatic; accusatory and, quite frankly, mard. Others expressed their opinion on the board without the hysterics and their viewpoints were rightfully respected and discussed.
As I said, your viewpoint is one-sided and you're letting your emotions get the better of you.