what was the excuse for banning him?
Threats to site and individuals.
As a general rule, people who threaten to report us to our ISP using made-up accusations are not allowed to stay.
Ah. So not all speech is allowed here.
Why wasn't I banned for supposedly threatening George W?
Maybe you weren't convincing enough?
But seriously, no, all speech was never allowed here. We have to follow our host's TOS, as you well know. In addition, we don't generally see a point in allowing people who say they'll report us for supposed TOS violations to remain as active members.
Sol said he'd report I2 to our host for paedophilia and also made specific threats against both me and Callaway, and Callaway's daughter.