Inspiration maybe can you send a pm to the professor asking that. Now I just had the chance to read the entire thread and first let me say that it is great that Dom started this thread so we can all give feedback on our feelings about banning and I see good things that came from it such as the avatar changing etc. The Cardspike thing I think Professor asked for direct questions and he will answer if he has not already. Now to address the first post by Deara I did not find it offensive or any way an attack on anyone but a statement that affiliates want to be able to express concerns and not have their thoughts suppressed.(note: this is a perfect example on how posters words can be taken by one person as an attack and by another as a statement, on forums it is hard to determine which is which and that should always come to mind before any judgements are made) I agree as long as these opinions are not directly made to humilate another member/owner etc and the opinion are productive and not repetitive.
What about having a dispute room that is private or something so any dispute is not taking away from business?