I wouldn't apologize in the least, Masurao. Or I suppose you're known as Iseijin here, because I may have just joined, but I
do run other sites, and I
do know when something should be taken in consideration outside of a forum.
It is very true that it happened out of site - but what difference does that make? If I commit a felony in one state, then leave it, I can
still be convicted for that felony. Why? Because it's
wrong.
Do I think that he should be banned? Not at all.
Do I think that he should be punished? Yes. Why? Because it affects two members that are involved in this site, and as far as I am concerned, the attacks were unprovoked.
You can decide you're own little opinions if you like, but perhaps this has put your friend in a new light. As a person he's nothing but trash.