Richard:
Actually, with a few exceptions, I dont think many people are 'pissed' so to speak. I think they are a bit frustrated perhaps. The game is REALLY that good that anything that detracts from the enjoyment is grounds for a lynching!
I think discussions like this one and others on this forum are very good for the game. I've seen many of the bugs and oddities that people complained about here showing up as 'fixed' or 'changed' or in the 'readmes' you've been posting. To me, that shows that input as valuable and being acted upon which is a VERY good thing.
I'd hate to see that type of feedback get locked up due to a few people's overly zealous remarks.
From my experience in these types of forums, if people more or less ignore the worst of the comments the better. Sure, if it looks like someone is genuinely interested in helping out, by all means people should jump in and discuss it but its clear that some people's opinion will not be altered at the present time and its a waste of time and energy for people to rise to the baiting.
Talenn