After review of the forum rules and regulations, as well as seeing several cited instances of enforcement long before you were forum banned, Pup, I would have to say that your argument is rendered invalid. I myself have seen them enforce temp forum bans for these kinds of things many times, now, and honestly I'm glad it's happening with more frequency.
The Ban Appeals section is not a section for flaming, frivolous discussion, or off-topic joking around for no particular reason. It is a professional place meant for people to appeal very serious punishments handed down to them by the administration. Out of line postings such as jokes and caddy remarks are not only unappreciated, but also distracting and can start unnecessary flame wars that can turn a 5-post ban appeal thread into a three page, nonsensical rant about how two or more people hate each other, with plenty of negativity and nasty comments being thrown both ways. That's not professional at all and just wastes time.
I saw the thread where you were posting, and I did not see the comment you made specifically, but I did see that it was removed and a temporary forum ban was issued for it. If it is really necessary, I would like to request the original comment (if possible) from the admins, but I suspect that it will just be something that doesn't pertain to the topic or is unnecessary/unhelpful.
Provided that either the remark can't be provided by the staff or Pupdude is finished making his argument, I would consider this thread pretty much wrapped up. I will await a response from an administrator that has the post in question, or from Pupdude in regards to his willingness to pursue this issue further. Otherwise, I'd like to cease the irrelevant insults and remarks on both sides, please.
Awaiting Moderatory Intervention involving the remark stricken from record in a ban appeal, or Pupdude's decision as to whether or not he wants to continue this argument.
