You guys who are crying about Julian's banning...
Why are YOU still here? You're here because you are not predatory, nasty and disrespectful. That's the behavior that gets people banned, and only after our sustained efforts to warn and work with the person.
When a member devolves into such behavior, and adds to it blatant, hostile disrespect toward the mods, they have no place here. It's that simple.
A lot of times we tend to idolize certain personas on a forum because we agree with a lot of what they say, but I find it interesting that there are some on here who dispense excellent advice yet who abstain from that childish, predatory behavior.
We will not allow bullies to thrive on this site. By any standard, the member in question fits that description. That's where we draw the line. He sealed his fate well before posting this thread.
If any of you has a beef with the mods, we will not penalize you in any way, whether posted publicly or privately, as long as you do it in a civilized manner. You are entitled to your opinion, and to express that opinion.
People don't get banned around here for being slow to get concepts, nor for having annoying personalities, nor for stating opinions that are generally seen as contrary to the general tone of the teachings here. No, they get banned for sustained attacking of other members.
Seems reasonable to me...