Something more specific this time.

[Lefty Scaevola]

Letting Dale back now basically screams .... that death threats are acceptable against certain people.

Empty deaths threats against 'certain people' is not acceptable. Quietly executing some of them might be acceptable.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

If this means we can expect "and heeeeeeeeeeeere's Dale with his corporate apology about how we was very naughty but was really, really provoked" it won't wash.

This is a grown man we're talking about. A reasonable man just doesn't go there without some massive personal flaws. Forget any inconsequential trivia about who called whom nasty names on an internet forum- that's for kids, and we're all grown-ups here.

We've always heard about the "family friendly" nature of Poly. Well I'm far less concerned about my kids seeing bums and willies than I am about them using forums harbouring characters with a track record in harassment.

[Dinner]

If Dale gets unbanned can HARDMAN be unbanned too? Reconciliation, forgiveness, and putting the past behind us and all that.

[Asher]

HARDMAN has done nothing wrong, Dale is a criminal.

[self biased]

the password still the same?

[Supr49er]

Since CyberShy wants our input, here's mine.
Do NOT rescind the ban on Dale. He went way over the line.

[TCO]

Just in case this was not an April Fool's, I would let him back after a good time out.

[Dinner]

GP just doesn't want to see any more permabans. He's gun shy.