1. I apologize for anything I might have said to anger you, Phade.
2. But....
This:
Phade wrote:Hey,
As the subject says, SpPanda wants back in. He has caused trouble many times in the past. Has he learned his lesson or is the forum better off without him? I leave this decision up to you.
Phade.
Combined with this...
Phade wrote:Hey,
Hmmmm... 95,000+ members. Only 129 even bothered to vote. Of the ones that voted, less than 50% said "bring him back". Hmmmm...
Phade.
Seems like a yanking the forum populace's chain than of "your votes matter".
If you intended to let him back in the first place, why not just say "Hey boys and girls, I'm thinking of unbanning Panda, but what do YOU think?", be honest that the votes matter, that you're interested in further democracy on the forum, and stress that this is a litmus test for the future, IF IT REALLY IS. As Maximo stated, make it legitimate. Adding the pie option was a bad call.
Remember: No one will be mad at you for the truth, so long as it really IS the truth. You can't please everyone, so go for a side. Trying to stay neutral, when you're as high up as you are, is, well, impossible.
Finally, don't treat use like lab rats and we won't act like them.
So, while I'm glad you're letting Panda back, I'll also state bluntly that I'm somewhat disappointed in this experiment of yours. It could have been conducted a LOT better, by all sides.
I'm out...