How sad this is. Such a meaningful thread full of potential toward the future, cut down before it even had a chance. I can't say I'm suprized. While I know I will live up to my end of the agreement, I cannot speak for anyone else.
Remember people, its our collective responsibility to make this work. No one person will make it happen and simply ignoring this and regarding it as a mere thread gone by is no solution either. This thread could prove to be instrumental in changing things for the better.
Now how about more people, whether you're involved in arguments, debates (good or bad) or not come in here and make the pledge as well or something similar?
In the long run you will only be better off for it, and will look back at this moment and be glad.