Yorick, I first note that, as previously stated, I sympathize with your professional position on the issue which seems to be being discussed here now.
However, the flamebait accusations were too much. I don't think Whackmeister meant to flame, but rather that he simply sees it different than you. If you check out
www.eff.org you may note some interesting arguments and articles there. He simply sees it differently.
Remember the TOS prohibition about "bragging" about file sharing/swapping/stealing is in response to the LAW, which forbids it. The law, nor the TOS, however, do not forbid discussin the VALIDITY of the law. I think the law is valid, but I certainly am not going to try to prevent someone from arguing the law should be changed.
So, what I'm saying is that I don't think Whacky meant to breach the TOS rule, or that he did (in these particular posts). I certainly don't think he sought to antagonize you.
I realize you see this differently, but once again we find ourselves in a situation where everyone disagrees with you (about Whacky's culpability), yet you let your emotions run amuck and dictate your posts, which continue to assert the need for a suspension or a ban. Once again, I state something you have heard before: if everyone disagrees with you, maybe you should consider the possiblity you are WRONG.
Back to the TOS, I note your most recent post in the locked thread uses the F-word flagrantly -- twice. Careful you yourself don't end up with another two-week sabbatical from Ironworks. I mean that. You should take heed. It won't be ME administering the choc-down, but I'm giving you friendly advice: I see it coming.
[ 01-29-2004, 02:43 AM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ]