He would have loved this.
And how is the banning of Quix any different than the banning of Chick-Fil-A from Chicago, Boston or San Fran?
Isn't this all about Freedom of Speech?
Because Quix would not (or perhaps could not?) follow the rules despite repeated reminders.
He would have loved this.
Yes he would have, and I would have pinged him.
And how is the banning of Quix any different than the banning of Chick-Fil-A from Chicago, Boston or San Fran?
Vastly. The mayors don't own Chicago, Boston, or San Fransisco.
Isn't this all about Freedom of Speech?
Almost. Quix is free to speak his mind on several other sites, and is free to set up his own site should he choose.
He is not free to say anything he wants on FR, as he does not own FR.
Look at it this way, I have freedom of speech, I can say anything I wish. Would you allow me to say anything I wanted to you, your wife, your kids and you over your dinner table, eating your food in your house?
If not, why not?
Oh, and just so you know, I called Quix after he was banned, and he seemed to be doing OK with it, is still active on other sites although he does miss FR.