You don't have to. I think what you did was unacceptable. That won't change either way.
I really don't think you should have any fragment of authority.
So no, i won't blow smoke up your or Luv's ass.
the real question is when haven't i? The freedom to do it wasn't ever relevant to me.
I did it on the old boards without ever getting a single ban.
I'm just me.