As a Mod has asked I’ll answer.
Personally I believe the thread should remain open.
I’m quite capable of ignoring a post if it adds nothing to the debate or is covering a point that has been previously made I can also chose not to read it. The fact that such posts may exist doesn’t affect me adversely.
I personally believe there is little to add “at this time” which is why I have been silent (until now), but I also consider myself up to speed on the current state of things, late arrivals still find the thread useful I’m sure, so let if live on I say.
One final point regarding closing it “until something newsworthy happens” I would only say by who’s measure are we using to determine newsworthy? I haven’t chosen to comment on the BASSA funds issue, but I’m VERY interested indeed to hear any details or outcome.