Yeah. I had regrets for not doing so once I got banned.
But, trying to move behind the scenes in any manner more or
less is repugnant to me - I don't like hidden influence at all.
But the core was how Alex wanted the site run. I dunno really what motivated him
toward making that decision or others.
One interesting little factoid, from a much later date: when a mutual acquaintance was
supposed to come visit me, he tried to invite himself along for the road trip.
I think he gets obsessions with people, and that he had one both with me and Mr. Mark -
and probably most whom he ever put forward as staff there.