Godwin's Law states that the longer any online argument continues the higher the probability of a comparison involving Nazis becomes. And you can see that law in action on Radiohead's blog, where guitarist Ed O'Brien yesterday referred to Mark Thompson as "Herr Director General".

But anyway, this is my way of telling that O'Brien, also a director of the Featured Artists Coalition, has responded to the whole BBC 6music thing, as has his former sparring partner Lily Allen (who clashed with FAC over the proposed three-strikes system last year, I'm sure you remember).

In a letter to the BBC Trust, O'Brien said: "I wonder if those who made this decision are actually aware of the hugely important role that 6music plays in fostering and promoting new bands, as well as still playing the likes of the band that I am in. It literally is the radio lifeblood for music outside of the mainstream. Not to denigrate Radios 1 and 2, but it really is the only station that puts music first, and that's from a punters point of view and not some bloke in a band. Nowhere else can you hear an archived session track from T Rex juxtaposed next to Midlake's latest release? As David Bowie put it, it keeps the spirit of John Peel alive".

He continued: "Please realise the impact and severity of closing this station down. It will be a huge blow for new bands and their labels. It's not enough to 'refocus' Radios 1 and 2 as 6music does a very specific thing. What you have with 6music is a gem of a radio station, it is doing what no other station in the world does or can possibly do. Remember it is also still relatively young, give it time. You also finally have a fantastic and seemingly settled line up of DJs. Please get behind it and from what I can gather about its annual budget of £6m, it surely punches way above it's weight in terms of cultural relevance and importance".

Writing for The Guardian, Lily echoed O'Brien's sentiment, writing: "What is happening now reflects a huge, politically motivated reshuffle.It will be awful if they do decide to close BBC 6music, and I hope that the backlash they've received so far will make them think twice. Clearly it will continue to cause uproar, which is the last thing the BBC want. Perhaps they weren't expecting this level of interest in a niche station".

She continued: "If they close 6music, instead of acts like Seasick Steve and presenters like Lauren Laverne, it will be the Pussycat Dolls and Fearne Cotton on Radio 1. The only way this decision will be palatable is if they incorporate the elements of BBC 6music that strike a chord with the public into one of their other channels, such as Radio 2.That would mean making a commitment to showcasing new and unsigned bands, not just bands on major labels, and giving space to bands who haven't got a platform anywhere else, not just the next hyped act. But honestly I don't feel very hopeful that this will happen. Closing BBC 6music is bad news for unsigned acts and new British music".

You can give your own feedback to the BBC Trust on the Strategy Review here: www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/consultations/departments/bbc/bbc-strategy-review/consultation/consult_view