I would say the drama is on par for video game forums given the conditions.
1. Crowd Funded game: Personal stakes and hopes what the game would be. Kick starter promises vs. 4 years later.
2. Older legacy fanbase vs. Younger generation trying out the series for the first time. The expectations of ED based personal experiences in the evolution of video games.
3. Culture differences + age differences: US player base vs. UK player base.
Mixed all together and I would we are right where we need to be.
My personal new strategy is to post positive things in negative threads and negative posts in positive threads. Logs are not going to throw themselves onto the fire you know.