I've had a few PMs asking why I moved this from OT. And here's the answer - both sides are being ridiculous.
One side start the thread under the guise of "positive" news in an attempt to only show data and propaganda that makes everything look rosy and positive for political reasons. It's clear y'all aren't women, because these are some of the worst, fumbling attempts at manipulation I've ever seen.
The other side brought it off the rails in an attempt to get it sent to the cave, which was also transparent, fumbling manipulation. And we have not allowed purposeful sabotage like that before, even if the premise is faulty originally.
In short, I don't think I should have to hold OP's hand on why this had to go to the cave. We all knew what was going on.