It is never a fun thing to close down a comment thread. It is not an easy decision to make. However, at times, a discussion becomes toxic and unhealthy for our community. Far too many of the comments we are moderating have delved into personal attacks, sniping, and attempted impersonation. We could all use a break from that.

We can do better, and I hope we are better in the future.

The comments have now run their course. People have had ample opportunity to share their thoughts. If you feel like you have more to add of value, please write a blog post (we're all WordPress users here, right?). Then, share it with the community. I, for one, would love to read it.