Sir, I can't speak for Watcher. I won't bother to copy and paste (everyone knows how to do that), but there are a couple of points in your response, I would like to bring up.
It is your feeling of hate that represents the problem he and others have felt these last few weeks. The room 1408 allows you and others to vent against each other in attempts to "one-up" one another with expertise and knowledge. I don't agree with all Melissa says but I don't let it get to the point of hating and despising her. Can't you agree to just disagree? I'm not alone. Some have left kb and some were good people. Watcher stated that the fun has gone out of his being here, I agree. I've been here over two years and the difference is shocking. A few of us grew to look to expand on subjects, not ridicule them and call names. Freedom of speech didn't have anything to do with Rick leaving, nor Gia, nor Avatar of Truth nor Loadblown, nor Circ, nor Wolfie, ad nausem. Unrest and civility did. GRm raked me over the coals once in 1408, and like the motto is, I couldn't stand the heat and got out of the kitchen. I didn't believe he would turn on me but it was his right to do so. Feel free to look at my 810 plus posts and see how few arguements I've been in.
Sorry for ranting, I just think Watcher got a bad "rap" and was a great moderator even tho he didn't agree with what was said.
Hug and peace.
PS. Ive actually given Mel a few woos, and you also.