We're working on some modifications that will clear up several forum issues... gonna take some time. 
regarding Keil... I think you hit it...there was a snapping...without going into alot of detail on it, the situation as a whole "got to him". I've known him a while...he's normally pretty calm, but sometimes, something just pushes a persons buttons. He received at least 3 threats of physical violence that I'm aware of, for speaking what I consider to an extent to have been many peoples thoughts. Do I agree with everything that was said? Nope, but this is an open forum, where we can all say our part without fear of censorship.
I understand the tempers part...this issue has been real hot at times...I think part of Keils intent might have been to be a pressure release...I dunno...he's a hard read sometimes.
Heres a question....He spoke his mind, and got banned for it. 3 members threatened physical harm (in the heat of anger), yet weren't banned or suspended. Is that fair? And, if it was right to suspend his membership due to his actions (which can be taken in a provocative way), is it right to make it permanent, or should a previously productive member of this forum be given a 2nd chance to again contribute to our community?
We aren't all going to agree on things, and hey, thats ok. It would be boring if we did. But, I have this, I dunno, belief that martial artists can rise above the urge to kick the crap outta someone who ticks us off...Heck, I know some of you guys, and know of alot of the rest. I think we're all better than this pettyness.
I understand why things got hot..and I'm sorry I let it go like I did...I'm new at this admin stuff.
Apology accepted. Lets all play nice now....save the heat for this winter..I got a feelign we're gonna need it. 

regarding Keil... I think you hit it...there was a snapping...without going into alot of detail on it, the situation as a whole "got to him". I've known him a while...he's normally pretty calm, but sometimes, something just pushes a persons buttons. He received at least 3 threats of physical violence that I'm aware of, for speaking what I consider to an extent to have been many peoples thoughts. Do I agree with everything that was said? Nope, but this is an open forum, where we can all say our part without fear of censorship.
I understand the tempers part...this issue has been real hot at times...I think part of Keils intent might have been to be a pressure release...I dunno...he's a hard read sometimes.
Heres a question....He spoke his mind, and got banned for it. 3 members threatened physical harm (in the heat of anger), yet weren't banned or suspended. Is that fair? And, if it was right to suspend his membership due to his actions (which can be taken in a provocative way), is it right to make it permanent, or should a previously productive member of this forum be given a 2nd chance to again contribute to our community?
We aren't all going to agree on things, and hey, thats ok. It would be boring if we did. But, I have this, I dunno, belief that martial artists can rise above the urge to kick the crap outta someone who ticks us off...Heck, I know some of you guys, and know of alot of the rest. I think we're all better than this pettyness.

I understand why things got hot..and I'm sorry I let it go like I did...I'm new at this admin stuff.

