look mate i am not singling out anyone , just asking for fairness , those posters got banned for a reason all of them , either all get a walkover and get reinstated or none do simple , just fairness thats all .
There is a very simple rule in this community, be nice to people.
If people are going to be abusive they will be removed *if observed doing so*.
Everyone is treated the same and if someone is banned, it doesn't mean that they can't return. If someone contacts us and promises not to do whatever they did again, they are welcomed back. Some return after making that promise, some leave and don't get in touch and some just keep sending us nasty emails.
Also Faz, your statement that there's a free for all is wrong. The forums are moderated around the clock and I am here every day myself overseeing things.
I would urge anyone who receives any form of abuse to use the NOTIFY button that is under every post on the forum to the right. An email will then be sent to us and we will review. Don't think if we don't take action that we aren't watching because sometimes we may choose to monitor someone who has been reported to see if it was a one off or if it's frequent abuse.
Popular members have been removed from here which is a shame but they have to adhere to the same rules as the non popular contributors which proves that everyone is treated the same. It will continue like that.
If you're abusive to others you risk losing your account without notice. Be nice, engage sensibly and you will be fine. Do not respond to anyone who abuses you as it is not helpful, just report such posts.