-gargoyle was banned temporarily for general naughtiness...Max later offered to re-instate him, but he chose not to leave himself open to PMs, as I understand it...at least he posted some ambiguous remarks about being 'afraid'...as far as I know, gargoyle can be a member if he chooses.
it's not really relevant to THIS topic, I think... but here is Max, saying that he WANTS everyone to have their say, as longs as they stay within reasonable bounds.
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From: Max - PM
Date: 10 Mar 00 - 12:54 AM

OK, gargoyle, you got it. I tried to give your membership back months ago, but you apparently never got my message. Your tactics are crude, you are often inappropriate and rude, and I obviously cannot ever agree with you for the simple fear that anyone would think that your type of efforts could or should be effective, but you are undoubtedly a knowledgeable member of our community. My motive for your membership? People want to be able to talk to you… and as ambiguous as I may seem here, my sole function is to facilitate that… because that is what The Mudcat is all about.