It would be nice to know who the two pilots, to whom the OP referred,
are, and specifically what they posted on AvWeb that precipitated the
legal action, as well as their specific comments that resulted in AOPA
closing their message board. I'd say they wield a mighty "sword"
indeed.


Both shall remain nameless.

Only one of the AOPA posters was involved in AvWeb's trouble. That
poster was one of those sued by the aviation attorney for his attacks
on said attorney. The other AOPA poster no longer flies and has a general
contempt for anyone who does. He was tossed from another board.

They both have a pattern of right wing extremist politics and personal
attacks on other board members whom they may deem undesirable
for whatever reason.