>The second person you mention was one of the first to be banned twice, the first time after a savage exchange between him and another Fox stalwart I won't do the disservice of naming, but it descended into crude obscenity.

Interesting that you use the words savage and other terms to describe the famous "T&C" remarks (and I don't mean terms and conditions). I know all about those, have read the exchanges several times, and they were completely uncalled for, unprofessional, and actionable.

As well was the garbage from Sanders, which many here want to equivocate, quite likely due to the VFP/.NET positions of those at the time. Had the same things been said by the reverse person, I'd bet a steak dinner the reactions would have been VERY different.