[darkpuppet]

The truth of the matter is that every decision an Admin makes is going to be held over his head. This is the burden I bear.

I get a lot of complaints about people offending other people and for taking sides with other people. The truth is that while I try to make the most objective decision I can, I take each and every criticism personally. I have a lot invested in this site and I want to see it succeed, and I want to see everyone happy.

And every once in a while, I sit up and accept reality.

In this case, I recognize that NOS is a valued member of this site. He's one of the few who's taken the SPI under his wing and can help fellow SPIers out. Do I like his debating style? hell no.

But not banning him is a decision I made in good faith to illustrate a point I'm not sure is going to get noticed.

But that doesn't mean that people should be disrespectful to moderators or the admin, and such behaviour won't be tolerated. I give benefit of the doubt, I don't give free passes. Please respect my decision.

p.s. I think everyone gets many opportunities on this board to take the high road, I just wish more people would take it.