I would think IB has the smarts to know that FT is as fragile as the rain forest and treading lightly would keep it prospering.
Based on Randy's comments this would appear to be the case. In the worst case scenario should FT turn into a demented circus (heaven forbid) I think I know Randy well enough to say a new website named 'TavelerTalk' would show up, complete with an Omni forum and very familiar feel.