I don’t doubt he posted things that were pushing the limit, but given this thread update on my bros brain tumor - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board maybe his suspension could have waited? Now he can’t even respond to people’s condolences.
Would this not be seen as a consequence of his own actions, rather than the mods?
Well of course. Didn’t suggest it wasn’t.
But considering his last offense was almost a week ago, it doesn’t seem like there was a burning need to suspend him today. A little compassion for someone whose brother just died. Maybe he doesn’t give a hoot about it, but it seemed a little cold.
My apologies. I was not aware of the most recent information in that thread. The action was pending and I happened to get to it today. I would have held off if I had been aware of it.
I’ll lift the suspension for the time being.
That’s very nice of you. I don’t know him as a poster at all, but I appreciate the act of kindness.
Since the suspension has been temporarily lifted, and an explanation was provided, I’ll close this one.
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