Wait, I thought LoyceV was the AI around here? Maybe in this metaphor, LoyceV is the Matrix and Lauda is The Architect? Or Arcatect, if you will?

I think this could work. The Pharmacist, suchmoon, et al. are the agents sent out to do Lauda's bidding. The forum itself is The Oracle, as only it holds the future. theymos is obviously then Seraph, guarding The Oracle. Cryptohunter is Morpheus, head of the resistance, desperately searching for "The One" issue which will finally bring Lauda down.