>Good to have you back, but for gods sake, don't go sappy on us now, trying to sugar coat what you are thinking. The possibility of a public electronic flogging, might just make some of us think twice before blurting.

It is possible to be considirate and helpful at the same time, and (IMO) John's control and self improvment is admirable.

I for one, don't have "the 5 years of contribution" to revert to, so I'll give him a clean slate.