As such, I don't think I want to be associated with it any longer

Nor me. For quite some time I've been out of the loop and really wish I'd stayed there. This is one of the most horrible, misinformed and damaging threads I have ever seen on this forum, far worse than when I made my first contribution 8 years ago in defence of a young and talented artist who was receiving a kicking for being just that. Current targets however are experienced and brilliant musicians who have been performing professionally for up to a decade or more. No-one is forcing you to listen or even like them. But until and unless you have something informed to say. Till then, do everyone else a favour and shut up.