We have ALL done bad things, things we regret and none of us have lived perfect lives. RIU has let "Fab" come back incarnated as half a dozen aliases and he has fucked up predictably every time. We have let other trolls of renown back but there seems to be no second chance for Brassinosteroid, even though he has shown humility, kindness, and heart felt apologies. Personally I think it is because of a personal agenda conflict - and that is just wrong. I *know* this guy personally; he's a friend and he's a great guy. He is also an amazing grower and has contributed greatly to this forum. His earlier apologies were kicked back in his face by self righteous, self important people bent on using their "power" to keep him out. yet he still showed grace.
Let me just put a point on this short and sweet: if he is not allowed his full status back here, then you can count me OUT, and that means I will not be back ever. This is not an idle threat; I am sticking up for a friend that I KNOW is a good guy. He was dumped unceremoniously in the middle of the Alaskan winter by the woman he had loved for years. He went on a temporary drinking binge and made some stupid mistakes and he PAID for them. Anybody that can't forgive this man can kiss my ass; you don't deserve to be my friend. I'm asking you all to let it go; let the past be the past. Otherwise karma will be a bitch to you; you can count on it. I've been on this forum for over 6 years; if I did not feel so strong about this I would not risk throwing it away. I really love you guys; you're like family to me so I hope you do the right thing.
