Quote:I've resisted posting in this thread but will do so once. TMD seems like a relatively intelligent guy. I have had PM conversations with him, so what I say to him on the board isn't the only thing that goes on. That said, he goes out of his way to be obnoxious, irritating, superior and just ridiculous at times. There are plenty of posters that I disagree with, but none get under my skin the way that he does. And that's exactly what he's going for. And I will guarantee you that I'm not the only one that feels this way. And even if he attempts to 'tone it down' at this point, he's already created his persona so it will be difficult to shake. I absolutely do not feel sorry for him. I do not feel that the ban is harsh. He deserves anything he gets because I'm sure he gets plenty of leeway and warnings.


Will I miss his posts? How can you not? I may even miss some of the subject matter. But I really get sick of the way he presents his views, especially when he talks down to people.


That's my view and only time I'll speak on this.

I think it is worse for you all who have been here longer. I respect that you put this out there instead of some cantankerous remark. I said I don't find him to be near as annoying as some of the older posters seem too (like I said only since '10 for me on the board, and TMD has been banned on it most of that time). But I can respect that based on prior behavior I am not aware of there is a preexisting feeling that may be different. 

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