Thanks bud.
As I explained via PM's, the rules were made in order to keep things fair for EVERYONE that CONTRIBUTES to IA. It really isn't that hard of a rule to follow IMO. The problem is that too often, it is NOT that person that has been lurking and watching threads for a while but just doesn't want to get involved in the b.s. IA drama that we take issue with. It is however the person that flies in, doesn't bother to READ the FORUM rules which clearly outline what you can and can't do, and tries to peddle their wares. Then they get mad at ME for making THEM follow the rules they should've read BEFORE posting. I have had only a handful of people address me via PM's, respectfully and like a man, asking for clarifications. All of them got a clear response and were thankful for it. The rest.......get banned....
As far as people disrespecting you, I totally understand where you're coming from. Far too often we have immature people who have a very stupid sense of humor when they think that bashing people for no apparent reason is "cool". I get it. I've been on the other end of that treatment too. Just understand that it will happen and don't take it personal.