I think Erik has a point. I noticed all the drama from yesterday was purged from the board. However, similar threads from like 2007 would go on for 20+ pages.
Ultimately, Mike's right (and Erik isn't even disputing it): since this is a private place, then whoever is in control can run it however they want. Being here is a privilege, not a right.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I thoroughly enjoy Gabe and his antics. This place would get really boring real quick if it weren't for people like him.
There's a difference between intelligent trolling and just plain stupid trolling, at least in my opinion.