I got suspended for 3 days (I think that's what it was).  I came back and right now have a couple of warnings.  In my case though, I think that there was a "disconnect" between me and the mods that take care of this board.  I'm not going to sit here and say that I didn't deserve my "punishment", but sometimes things can get out of control in certain areas of this forum.

 

That being said, regarding the certain poster that you are referring to, I don't know that I would label that person as "not really wanted".  Yes I disagree with that certain poster on most subjects, especially the football related ones, but that person is just expressing his/her opinion.

 

For the most part, this board is "anonymous".  Some of us "know" one another only by what we post on here.  There are others that know one another personally in real life, not the "cyber-life".

 

When I got my suspension, it really didn't bother me.  Sure, during football season this message board is kind of a "habit" for me and I enjoy reading and offering my own comments on a wide range of subjects, but it isn't like this message board has anything to do with my life.  If I get a suspension or banned, I certainly wouldn't feel "humiliated" or "embarrassed".  I would learn from my mistake of breaking the rules and not repeat it again.

 

I guess this subject is just something that shows my age.  I still believe in "personal relationships" over social media, and yes, I think that a message board on the internet qualifies as social media.  This board is not a "clique" or a "social club" so I don't think that there is anyone that participates that is "wanted" or "not wanted".  It's just a social media outlet.

 

So to answer your question, yes if I got banned or suspended I would come back and participate.

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