to suggest that AIBU should be renamed 'Anyone up for a fracas?'

[TheFirstOfHerName]

Or mêlée, or brouhaha, or contretemps, depending on taste.

I've never found MN to be anything other than a supportive, funny place to have a discussion (and occasional bunfight).

I agree.

I also think that MNHQ do a fantastic job of moderating when a thread / post is brought to their attention. There is no sense complaining about something and then not reporting it.

Maryz, well put.

Crocodopolis - I do think sometimes a thread gets bizarre replies. Read the thread about the most unhelpful advice you have seen on MN. A few are just horrible.