[Kate!]

But when what was said was deeply disturbing, offensive and sick it's not that easy.

Just to clarify, especially since Scott himself has posted in here to the effect he himself accepts it's justified he was banned, that while I'd like to move on from it all and firmly stated IF (with emphasis) he came back I'd give him a clean slate, I still don't think he SHOULD come back and at the risk of setting you all off again I think he wouldn't be capable of this type of thing not happening again.

I'm tired of seeing pleas for his return and misguided resentment against those of us who it hurt and upset just because their friend is banned. When you think about it that's really unfair. Plus it just brings the whole thing back up again and potentially gives Scott false hope.

I don't think pushing for clarification on his ban is a good idea either, as it stands he isn't actually permabanned - that's been stated many times, in my opinion that's very decent considering.

There are some excellent posts in here, by Zee, Vicky and Ben, that say everything I feel and haven't put into words myself.

Scott, I do feel for you and acknowledge you have issues and don't enjoy the fact you've gone BUT you cannot do things like this, and shame on those who both joined in and encouraged you. Are they really true friends?