++ [ originally posted by Martin ] ++
Andy my good man, there are infinitely many double standards in existence on this forum, a ridiculous amount of pointless animosity, self adoration (and self deprecation in fact), natonalism, prejudice, unfair personal attacks, purposeful assaults on figures and ideas others hold dear, not to mention off topic posting. Whether one member who has no interest in the core idea of this forum, and who has been banned already for his conduct, is restricted or not from participating makes very little difference to the quality of this for.