Ok guys, the poll is now closed, results below:
Close the thread, we agree to disagree, time to move on
Leave the thread open, more discussion is needed
SO, I'm very pleased to say, that by an overwhelming majority the thread stays
OPEN! 
Thanks to everyone that took the time to vote
Now let's have lot's more well argued post's like zorgon's above!
[EDIT - Thread is now stickied so it stays in plain view]