What Wayne did was to defuse the potency of someone who, in the opinion of those run and who OWN this site, had been acting like a troll. Not only were those actions not abusive at all, but they fulfilled the responsibilities of the positions involved.
Having been an umpire in years past, the goal is to be as transparent as possible while ensuring that the rules are obeyed. Kicking someone out of the game is never the first option that you want to take, but when it is necessary, it is necessary. It is not abuse at all.
Kees, by posting what you did on a site run and owned by Genesi employees, and demanding that there be no trolling or flaming, you succeeded in hitting the bullseye—right smack in the middle of it. You have not failed.
Anyone who considers to “cut and paste” the comments of a banned individual should seriously consider again, as they would possibly get themselves banned as well. Please think, and do not act foolishly.
