What's funny is I was had a 10-day time out on ES b/c I got a little heated with a Cowboys fan (I repeatedly called him a *******). There is a lot of leeway given, warnings, etc. So long as you're not a complete and total blowhard, are somewhat respectful, you stay. Unfortunately some people just don't get it -- on both sides of the fence.
While, I don't disagree with you about our mutual friend -- if you ignore his input, the articles he posts do generate a lot of very good debates. Being a Commanders fan, I find him hilarious. There are Cowboys fans over there that just can't help but respond to him. And they get more and more annoyed. It's highly entertaining to watch. I liken him to a Claude Lemeuix -- he's great when he's on your side, but when you're opposing him, he is a royal PIA. And there are Cowboys fans here who are of the same vein -- as there are on any team message board.