Insuber is also right on...Trolls are not 1C's problem...Trolls are our problem to deal with. And that is why we have Moderators. A Forum is an information and discussion tool. If you cut info, what would we talk about ? Well, look at the recent posts, and the answer is there....
By not keeping up with true and constant updates about COD's progress makes it look like if 1C was in trouble...or angry at his custommers for not being patient and understanding enough....and that generates more bad than good within the community...This is how it works in all business....