Cults can be pretty exclusive, and we're talking about the actions of a cult. If you're not in, you're out. If you're out, you're dogmeat.
Not so mind-boggling to those of us who have been there and have lived through the evolution threads these past few tumultuous months. Alamo-Girl is highly respected around here because she's a good person. And she's honest. Nothing anyone throws at her (and there's been a lot lately) seems able to make a dent in those qualities. It's very instructive to observe the evolution threads to see who loves her and who doesn't. And who gets banned and who doesn't. Character counts. Ultimately, it's the only thing that counts.