I hear what you are saying JB and Catty.
But there is something to be said for repentance. In my opinion, it is Panther's contrite attitude that makes the offense forgivable. If he came in barking like Enraged Thor after a cave, and saying,"well I am right, blah, blah, and it really wasn't a cave because blah, blah, " that would be different.
There is no doubt that what NP did was downright horrible. If I did anything like that I would not dare return to the site. You wouldn't have to kick me out. As I have said to many, even in the event that I caved, I would be gone. You wouldn't hear an admission or an apology. Nope, nothing. Poof, I would vanish. This is my last quit, this is my only quit.
I do not know the circumstances surrounding Paddymac. I must have tuned that one out?? But I do know and place great value on the power of forgiveness. As Worktowin said, glad it is not my call here.
Lastly, whatever is decided, life will go on, KTC will go on. There is drama surrounding ever cave story and every retread. Some more than others. Whatever the mods decide, there will be those that are against it, and those that are in favor. Regardless, I am here to quit, and quit I will remain. NeonPanther or no NeonPanther. If there are consequences to his actions, so be it. He will have to life with those.