David Duff has sent me two gracious emails. I was going to say this anyway from my geek’s perspective, but he stated in one of these emails—I believe truthfully—that he has never posted here or elsewhere under different names. As Chris Brooke notes David Duff has made some good contributions at the Stoa and he has done so here too from time to time. If only he could deal with his Dark Side…

I was intentionally unfair to him in the comments of my banning post. This was because, up until now, I have felt hamstrung by my own scruples and manners in dealing with his unreasonableness. I wanted to make a point harshly; all my tactful approaches had failed.

Sitting here, on my throne in the Geek Cave, I have absolute nerd power to destroy any who challenge my grip over this great Web empire. I am, however, a Good King. I approach the metaphorical balcony of my palace daily, say my piece, and then maintain my regal bearing while The People pelt me with the rotten leavings from their humble peasant farms. This is how it should be. I pray that I will never have to banish one of my subjects again, but, like Switzerland, Pooterland is a country that reserves the right to expel its guests.