Birdhouse,.....I am fully aware of what went down...remember...I was there....
As for YOUR opinion, as it being a "slap in the face", this a a forum for goodness sakes, not the empire of the world. People make mistakes, say things and do things in life that they regret, many are punished for it.
As forum administrator, I feel that a 3 year ban was enough punishment, I can count on one hand the members that I have given a life sentence to...It is obvious that you don't agree. I don't care about that, I'm not worried about a popularity contest. I do what I feel is the right thing to do regardless of what you or others think. If people don't like the way I do things here, well...there are thousands of other bird forums and they can let the door hit them in the ass on the way out.
If negative posts continue, then I will delete them
P.S. Don't you worry yourself about what permissions I allow members here to have....but thanks for the reminder..