Why was he banned? He seems alright on AAD.
He went out of his way to get banned because of a dispute with the mods. At the time I thought his reason wasn't entirely without merit, but his response was entirely without merit and is what led to his being banned. I think AF would be better if we had a poster like him here again, as he is a reasonably intelligent proponent of his views, but because of what happened, it won't be him. (We have intelligent posters, and posters with his views, but not an intelligent poster with his views.)
On a personal note, interacting with him is a principal reason I got back into intensive Bible study, tho because we approach the book from different assumptions, doing so only served to reinforce my liberal theology. I do miss the dinner doodles and if I ever sign up for AAD, interacting with him again would be a prime reason. However, I don't need another way to spend my time, which is why I haven't signed up and am unlikely to.