I think you may be overstating the volume of posters who found your posts offensive or annoying. I would guess it's just a vocal handful. I think you've been a thoughtful and entertaining voice here. Your point of view will be missed.
If you are, at some point, reincarnated with a new moniker, you'll be welcomed by many. Playoffs and off-season moves will pull you to chime in. Don't resist too strenuously.