Gene said it well.
I think this board has plenty of room for expressions of divergent interests and viewpoints. As someone who sometimes tends to the sarcastic side, I encourage tolerance for that and many other behaviors.
On the other hand, there are some limits to what behavior we should (as a group) consider acceptable. Andrechuk made 55 posts in less than 24 hours, several of which were disrespectful or downright hostile to other posters, and in fact seemed designed to be disruptive. The intensity and frequency of his negativity makes a slower, more measured approach difficult.
This board is generally so positive and collegial; I would hate to see it go the way of so many others that became unreadable or defunct based on the disruptive, negative behavior of a few participants.
If he can agree to meet the general standard of respect and civility that is shown here, then perhaps he can return and make a positive contribution.
