I disagree, Canarsie. Violating TOS is like a speeding ticket: everyone, however much a productive citizen, who breaks the law gets a ticket. Simple as that. Plus, it sends the message that posters with some history are allowed to flout some rules because of who they are. What does that say to newbies?

Now, that is just my opinion. I don't know either the tread starter or Dovster and don't post all that often in the DL forum.