As far as EveningStar can tell he was banned for posting an article from the blog of a previously banned poster. He has done this for over a year and such articles have been posted by others but he was booted out the door. He can still read freepmail but can not respond. I can also send messages to him.
I have been emailing with him too.
Jim is getting private requests for reinstatement.
We will see if this obvious mistake will be rectfied.