DG

[title changed at Galiel’s request]

I banned Galiel.

He was specifically banned for breach of trust.  But I hope it’s obvious that I made a serious effort to allow him to discuss his disagreement with my policies, and to accommodate his personality.

I have received 14 separate emails urging me to ban him.  I have received two emails where the sender claimed to have banned him personally from their site in the past.

I understand Galiel has his supporters, and he always raised legitimate arguments.  So, if anyone wants to talk about the points he raised or register their dissatisfaction with his banishment, do it here.

I did not want to ban him.  But I felt he left me no choice.

Author: BooMan

Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.