I wouldn't have banned him, but that is different moderation
  style His contributions outweigh his negative behaviors. He
  obviously has a 'problem'; I don't know what it is. But overall,
  his post and response quality is very high and he contributes to
  the overall health of the group.

  But, since we are here, and have the tools to simply remove the
  posts without further consequence, it allows people to get many
  chances to shape up and "get the hint".

  It's not much effort to delete inappropriate posts. That's why
  we have the tools.

  Banning, to me, is either to a: cut off somebody who is
  instantly a 100% problem or who becomes a 100% problem.

  But statistically, he's *mostly* not a problem. But again,
  different moderation styles. I don't mind repeatedly deleting
  inappropriate posts if most of the content they provide is
  healthy and good. There is: authoritarian moderation, which is a
  "3 strikes you're out" and then there is authoritative
  moderation, which is patience, long-suffering, and a willingness
  to walk with somebody as they go through whatever issues they're
  having until they decide to fly right on their own. But then
  again, I see most people as children, including myself, and
  treat them as such Moderation style = parenting style, even
  though I'm not a parent per se*

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