I certainly didn't read it as a reference to a specific person, more a generalisation around some recent and not so recent forum 'contributions' that are giving the NMB an unwelcoming and, can I say aggressive, vibe. The newbies are certainly getting it in the neck and whilst many of the comments and opinions are often valid, it's the delivery that can be tempered. As has been said many times, unless new members are encouraged, guided and supported in a positive way, the forum will eventually decline as the old guard move on, so to speak.
Perhaps it's the pressures around Christmas so maybe it's a good moment to step back, take a breather and then return with a refreshed mind. I've really enjoyed @KungFooey's enthusiastic posts, comments and recent acquisitions and it would be sad to see her go especially under these circumstances. Hopefully after a little reflection any departure will be temporary.
A no comment thread for people to show their blades would be very welcome. The 'Rai' Kuniyuki tachi is the quality of blade we need to see more of around here.