Wow.
There's nothing to say that hasn't been said about the situation itself, but when I think of all the things W1zz has done and contributed, I got really freaked.
I mean come on, think of all the software the man has worked on that most everyone either uses or has used and what it's done for you. Think about if we were deprived of future iterations from that mind, or he went somewhere and it became proprietary. That would suck.
Also, I also love W1zz's reviews. I always use them for reference when looking at prices or theorizing. You simply cannot beat the awesome percentage comparison graphs, and I was worried I would never see them again. Also, I love the explanations on things that some lack, like I, for one, didn't realize the the ROP/bus-width interaction on ATi's architecture until I read, and saw, W1zz's awesome "disabled" diagram. +1 for stuff like that.
So, yeah, while I personally believe that you should've tested with the latest drivers, because 2% is 2%, I'm VERY glad you didn't take the crazies to heart and get overly upset and go prima donna. I'm also grateful you listened and updated the review. That's class.
So anyway, as I sit here in shock...not unlike the feeling after just getting in a car accident, I can't quite laugh. Likely I will later. In that case, cheers mate.
Glad this ruse gives people a chance to show we appreciate you, and also a chance for for you to vent and laugh at the whole intarweb. You likely deserve it.
In short: Thank you. FUCK YOU, but thank you.