No kidding! I felt like a voyeur on some weird internet harem when I looked at that thread. It gave me the creeps.
I had to giggle a little at the harem comment, though I am one of one of the Tony supporters... lol
I don't see the threads as being overzealous in conversations. I do admit that it seems like we're not getting great info, or detailed info from Tony, but I don't think it would be wise to post every single thing he finds out on a public message board, regardless of his actual official involvement. I do not think he is officially involved, so I doubt he would get in trouble for any kind of information posted, but at the same time, it could create problems later in the trial phase.
I also see people completely disagreeing with him and Leonard. Disagreement is not discouraged and people don't get cyber-spanked based on disagreements or expressing different views. Debate is not curtailed, but disrespect is. I think that the interaction is just the way the board is run--respect for the poster and argument against the posting if that is the case.
I can understand total disagreement against the Padillas and thier actions.
After reflection, one thing I kind of am against is the support thread though I have posted there and do support them. I do see where the support should be expressed, but perhaps this isn't the place to have a total support thread.
I would like it if Tony would set up a generic email for things like support. I do think it's helpful to them, and to Leonard especially. The question threads are a great idea and do have a place on the board, but on reflection I am not sure about a thread containing ONLY support.
Hope what I am saying makes sense. It's hard to explain.
lisha