So, then, don't do stupid things and stick to discussing blackjack instead of all the other bullshit.
But, for the record, since you chose to make a point of it: Norm and Al are my very dear friends whom I've known for more years than you may have been alive. And, I've been a member of certain of the forums, like BJ21.com, since the first day they came online. So, when I see problems, I point them out to Norm and Al. Whatever they choose to do from that point on, including banning people, is entirely their doing. I am not involved.
Often, there appears to be a cause and effect. Someone acts like an asshole and I point out to him/her that, if it continues, it could lead to a banning. I then often then mention to Norm or Al that there is a problem that they should check into. There are two possible outcomes: they take action or they don't. These are THEIR forums, not mine. So, you can believe what you want, but I'm not here to CONTROL anything. I AM here to enjoy the experience and to be as free from childish bickering as possible. Norm and Al tolerate much more of that than I ever would, so these forums are NOT being run to please me, no matter what you may think.
Don