ZAM Admins;
I recommend a "Flame War" (or any name you believe appropriate) Board be added to the FFXIV Forum Index.
Below are links to two threads regarding the situation.
http://ffxiv.zam.com/forum.html?forum=152&mid=12891011728736643&page=1
http://ffxiv.zam.com/forum.html?forum=3&mid=1288115975234717327&page=1
A new Board in the FFXIV index is the best solution. Users dissatisfied with the game and ranting, as well as the users flaming on those that are dissatisfied can quarrel to their content. This would resolve the congestion of flaming occurring in the General Discussion forum and provide positives for everyone. Including admins.
This will make administration easier, instead of admins having to micromanage user karma and take sides on debate, any offensive or questionable threads can simply be moved to this board. No harm to either party and no risk of exposure/overreach of admins.
Other gaming communities have such a board, their example illustrates it can resolve this issue.
I hope that wasn't too long-winded, appreciate any feedback.
-Xeno