Privacy concerns from [split] AF Hall of Shame (Post Edition)

[Angrboda]

It also occurs to me that "I know who you are" [on other forums] is an implied threat. It's asserting that you have power over the person that they weren't aware you had. What's the implication there? That you'll use that power to become fast friends? Or that you'll use that power asymmetry to your advantage if the other person disappoints you, or something similar. It's an implied threat, but a threat all the same.

I'd be happy seeing an unconditional apology, and leaving it at that, given my sympathy towards his situation based on what I know of moderating, the situation, and human nature in general. Mistakes, one or many, can be forgiven. I'm not sure his image as a staff member and administrator can recover, as there are significant segments of this community who would have trust issues if he were to remain in power. The staff may come to a decision exonerating him in their discussions, but you can't establish trust by the fiat of a staff discussion.