This thread has helped explain alot. I was wondering why TID was seeing a surge of new members (not unhappy about it, just scratching my head), and I knew many were coming over from UGBB, and I didn't know why. I suppose I was too lazy to go and find out, but I just hate to mix in that messy stuff.
I can assure you all that TID has absolutely no relation to Esser! LOL In fact, when I became a member of his board years ago, he went out of his way to PM me and tell me not to believe everything you hear. OK...
All new members here, at TID, or elsewhere should get the benefit of the doubt. Let your own words and actions speak for you. Quite frankly, I think everyone should be given the opportunity of turning over a new leaf, so to speak. I may presume you're a douche based on the past, but that's a rebuttable presumption! LOL
Moderating can be a little tricky. I don't like to censor people, but there are still lines that shouldn't be crossed. I can't describe thm, but I suppose I know them when I see them. Even then, a polite warning to cool things down seems reasonable, and then if someone just can't seem to behave, then you gotta swing the ban hammer. I pride myself on not having to use it often, and instead just to be constructive.