Emma
Personally I think that it is a mistake to shut the board. After all, it is a place where your fans can have a chat, discuss the latest developments in your career etc...
And it is difficult to keep things at a board calm (I have one too). There will always be members who appear negative or spam or mess things up...
However, in the end it's your choice and whatever that is/ will be, I wont hate you for it, but accept your decision...
Hope you guys dont hate ME for saying my opinion