I haven't heard that rumour.
But what I have heard from several people is total respect for the way Heliport stepped in and got a grip of the 'problem' thread last weekend. I didn't get involved but what it needed was a Moderator to calm things down not fuel the flames with provocative comments. (Sorry Helidrvr, your judgement was 'waaaaaay off' on that occasion.)
Heliport's decsion to close the thread while PPRuNe Admin made a decision stopped it getting completely out of hand and undoing all the improvements we've seen in the last year. The forum is now back on course.
Keep up the good work Heliport.