I think Steve isn't taking sides, except for a big STFU to everyone who makes his life and other users' experience a little more annoying each time they access the site.

Besides, whoever said this is a democracy? He can do what he wants with rules, topic locks, etc. If you don't like it, whoever you are, then start your own blog or site (or at least keep your shit in the designated areas that he was nice enough to cordon off just for you).

Peez out.