I see a boycott as being more of a statement than an effective 'strike' that produces policy changes at BT.
Consider that TPTB may want to run off all the old guard, for reasons unknown to reason.
But a boycott of a predetermined duration may show our great displeasure at the callow treatment shown to those who have helped develop the BT community and make it the draw that it is. A duration of at least two weeks of absolute boycott by those of us who are not banned, then those that wish to return are free to do so. I have no illusion that we can recreate that community here, so there will be many who choose to return to participate in what may be left of a diluted forum. And it will go on without those who choose not to return, be certain of that.
What impact can those who are banned have in this? They certainly can't boycott until they have been readmitted.
I think that many members have been treated very poorly, in a very heavy-handed manner, and they deserve an outlet to express their indignation.
I can do without BT myself, I'm not sure I can do without all the people who make up BT.