Rob has been the most discussed member behind the scenes here, by a wide margin. The very reason he kept his account status for as long as he did is because we all see the value from his posting when he is having a "good day".
The problem is that he has a lot of bad days too. Those bad days mount. The abrasiveness wears down even the hardest rock among our staff, and eventually, most caved in to simply making the problem go away. The totality of every comment comes back to roost when a discussion is had among the staff on what to do with any member. There were at least three 15pt infractions on his account, and countless 1-on-1 counseling in place of formal infractions. In the end, a simple ungrateful comment can be one's undoing after a pile of other comments have already determined your fate.
It's probably for the best though, as Rob always seemed discontent with how this forum was run, its content, its members, and its staff. We are simply doing what Rob himself should have done when he realized he hated it here so badly. We cut ties with him.
The internet is a big place, we all don't need to hang out at the same place and beat each other up. He does good things, and can continue that somewhere else.
The staff and moderators of M4Carbine.net wish Rob the best.
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