User blog comment:Arstarpool/Owen/@comment-1671579-20101009222222

I voted we should block him for a year. That would be giving him a fair chance to reform and come back if he really cares, and also get rid of him if he can't wait over twelve months.

But, as Smoggy pointed out, diplomacy has failed with that user, and I will not question the staff's decision. I believe they did what they knew was best for the wiki in general if they permanently blocked him.