A suitably contrite Mitchymo may well be a candidate for reinstatement. After all they've made their point.
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PROBLEM: contrition admits fault.
mitchy did nothing wrong.
the mods are the ones who should be seeking his forgiveness. come on, grow a pair, admit your mistake and reinstate him now b4 you create an even more adversarial atmosphere between you and your members.
I'd leave the site in solidarity b4 i'd suggest he suck mod ass to get back in.