Oh boy, let's not go down this road already... First, I'd never ban without warning (and no, this banter between friends wasn't ban-worthy), and as I mentioned in your post, I already added spoiler tags to hide the images. So, post at will! If people want to see the funny pics, they can expand the spoiler tag (usable by the "radioactive icon" in the post editor).
Additionally, I did not remove any posts. As I stated, if something was removed, it was done by the author themselves. No conspiracy there, I assure you. I know very well that removing posts can enrage even the most timid of forum visitors.
Or is that for us lowly forum members to have to do all the explaining?
Alright, no need for the condescending tone, as this couldn't be further from the truth.
Let's get something straight here. I don't work with the scenery, I don't run it, I don't even have a flight sim installed on my new rig at home yet. I just design the site, install its functionality and keep it all running smoothly (hopefully!). I also spend time helping people when they send me questions and issues or need other assistance (and yes, they do need help and I'm happy to assist). I spent a very large amount of my personal free time helping my father (Doug) get this site up and running, and for it to be a fun and enjoyable place for everyone coming to it.
I've run a number forums in my time, this ain't my first rodeo, and I'm quite experienced in dealing with allowable vs. offending content. As my good developer friend once said, when I was setting up my first forum back in the day:
"Running a forum on the internet is like trying to herd a bunch of rabid monkeys with their tails on fire."
It's really not far from the truth. You're
never going to please everyone, and an admin needs to embrace that fact the moment you create your first discussion area.
At no point was it ever suggested that you guys quit giving each other a hard time, razzing each other with inside jokes, etc.. It was quite apparent that you guys are friends from elsewhere and this wasn't some sort of aggressive behavior.
Relax folks, I'm not out to get you. Apparently this small crowd has already painted an "oppressor" target on my back, and I'm really not sure why. I go out of my way to make this place useful/enjoyable for all, and wish to keep it that way.
Thanks for understanding.