I totally didn't even see this the first time around- I'm so sorry, I would've given more info then!
I didn't realize AndyJames was running a game and I can see how that would've caused confusion. I'm sorry.
As for the change in my stance- just to give some light, I did have a somewhat change of stance and I want to explain why it matters:
I came from WotC as you know, and am extremely pro-trust-and-respect-the-members. That hasn't changed- I dislike over-moderation and HATE power for power's sake, whether it's a forum moderator or a cop with a tiny dick. Earn respect, don't demand it because of your own insecurities.
But 2009 was really rough for me. We lost our grandmother. Then my closest (29 year old) collegue died of breast cancer. THEN my father died. And to top it all off, my dog died suddenly and I'm still heartbroken over.
That all put a lot in perspective. THEN I had a kid. That REALLY put things in perspective. The feedback we got from potential listeners deleting our podcasts because of the asshole-ness of some of the boards members played into it, but life lessons were even more of a lesson I didn't really want to learn.
Life is short. My patience level for putting up with bratty assholes has gone WAY down. I just can not stand virgin, pimply college kids who think the worst thing that could ever happen to them is that someone tries to argue that the Monk is balanced. Come on already. Wake up and take a look at the real world and put those arguments where they belong- as an interesting philosophical cognitive study and nothing to have emotional investment in. Not something to sit and scream about and tell strangers on the internet that you are happy their aunt died.
My stance on over-moderation has not changed. I have a super long leash to give out to the deserving. Just have a life-balanced outlook on life and where gaming belongs and your fine.
So short answer- yes, I will give notice of those who have been banned. What I ask though is we respect those who can't stand up for themselves- if they have been banned, I'll give some info and hope we move on, I don't want that to be an invitation to talk shit.
I'll start a new thread.