End the Lost love triangle

The love triangle storyline used to be something that made Lost a little bit more interesting, while not taking the spotlight. After the third season, however, it has become something that is given too much focus and is now more of a nuisance. It is overshadowing other storylines and is actually ruining Kate's character. What used to be a strong female character has now essentially turned into the ball in a ping pong game (perhaps this is well known by the writers, or just a funny coincidence, considering Jack and Sawyer played that exact game in the season). She has also largely been turned into a sex object in season 3.
The triangle has also negatively affected the online fandom, as debate and conflict between the opposing sides in various forums have become prevalent and tedious. Presumably, one thing both "shippers" and "nonshippers" alike can agree on is that we would all breathe a sigh of relief if the triangle is ended very soon. Please consider our stance that this storyline has long passed its glory and our request to give it a proper closure soon, most preferably before the end of the series!