This thread has been from the start, a pissing match.

It is now turning into the same acid "Advocacy" flame wars that pollute various BSD and Linux forums. It really is not the place for this type of discussion here.

Given that reasons for both sides have been stated, at length, and with increasing nastiness, then it is surely time to wind this down as it is a fruitless discussion. Can it be wrapped and can we move on?