brouhaha-ette,
Just to let you know... this happens all the time. Just sit back, go out to the range a little more often, relax, take a break.
I have been a member/lurker here on AR-15 since 1999 (yes the old board). I was interested in AR for Y2K protection (I was a "sky is falling" wacko then). I have seen this board blow up more times than I can remember. I have now witnessed porn, scat, animal curelity, murder, blackmale, screaming arguments, people stomping off in discust and general mayhem. It is alot like the stock market, lots of up and downs.
It will settle down in couple of weeks. In the mean time, sit back and laugh at the stupidity of others.
About the only thing I haven't seen on this board is a "match make". i.e. a male board member and a female board member hook up and live happily ever after. When I see that, that will be the highest point of this boards history (in my opinion).