I was been too optimistic. however I'd say I still have a point regarding the more sane EX-KF members but you are also 100% right.Long ago? Sure. Now? lolno!
Without Josh there would be a gigantic culture war going on between BP and the rest of the site. Like worse than what's currently going on now WITH moderation.
Even if you ignore that, there's too many people that have taken the kool-aid to where they would be going "WWJD" (What Would Josh Do?) to where they would try to become him. And a copycat would just be as bad if not worse.
Realistically, everyone would just stick to their own corner of the site, only getting along if they had a common goal, but that ain't happening and if it does, it wont last long because one or more powertripping faggots would outright anex an entire group of people that they don't like.
Realistically that would and is happening with all the infighting. There are some that wise up and leave either on their own or because Josh gave them the boot but like you said, most if not all of them are the most loyal and slavish of Josh's posse. The fact that there is still infighting and barely remain united is both hilarious and a representation of KF as a whole.
I did say that Josh being a "Being a miserable attention seeking prick" made him best suited to run the site as few if any could even do it nor would be something that they deserve but Josh being Josh, it's Perfect match.