I am not a fan of XT, and I don't like how the devs are fighting.
However I do expect that NotXT will backfire.
So much for your expectation that NotXT will backfire.
It worked like a charm! XT is deader than disco.
The devs were right to fight the Gavinista attempted governance coup, regardless of your sanctimonious disapproval.
The only thing that backfired was your crystal-ball gazing.