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In reply to the discussion: Yes, it's another "NYC SKP" thread! I hope he is at least still reading because I *HAVE* to say this [View all]MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)28. One of the best examples of the TOS being enforced by the Admins ever,
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The Admins had every right to ban him.
He has every right to seek out the admins, demonstrate contrition, and request the ban be overturned. My suspicion is, should he do so, he has a good chance of being reinstated. The ball is in his court.
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Yes, it's another "NYC SKP" thread! I hope he is at least still reading because I *HAVE* to say this [View all]
Ghost in the Machine
Jun 2015
OP
The thought police at work. He didn't say it, but they "knew" what he meant.
Exilednight
Jun 2015
#24
He did more than that over the years. But if it makes you and others FEEL good
KittyWampus
Jun 2015
#27
So did a whole lot of other people, much, much worse but they are still here. So what was the
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#31
I believe he is still reading, and he appreciates everyone's good wishes. n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2015
#3
If he is not willing to contct the admins to explain his side of things, he deserved what he got.
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#35
And one poster who crosses the line and gets banned will not matter a whit. eom
MohRokTah
Jun 2015
#41