That writing style isn't even close to R18, but it does in fact closely resemble RR's style. It's a shame when you guys try to lump R18 with plebs like RR and LACASEY when he is clearly multiple tiers above both of them.
Coming from a guy who spent his first couple posts on this board praising R18 for his brilliance(me), let me say welcome and gratz on your first post. Unfortunately though, you seem to be all out of hot and fresh cakes.
I wouldn't say he has set the program back for many,many years. I think the caliber recruiting we've experienced during his tenure is something that's here to stay with or w/o CDR moving forward and he's definitely responsible for a percentage of that.
I would say the fan base is becoming less and less split as the years of ineptitude pile on. A consistent tournament presence and the occasional s16 run isn't asking to much as a fan base given the amenities/resources available.