I have banned a frequent poster for using abusive language. I have asked him over and over to stop making comments that either completely hijack a blog entry or that attacks other users directly.

I have e-mailed him to discuss it but he hasn't responded. UPDATE: SORRY YOUR MESSAGES WERE BEING FILTERED. MY FAULT.

If you see crazy comments attacking people and not engaging in rational discussion by any person's point of view, ignore them.

If in 30 days he wants to talk about it I am open to reinstating him.

But as I told him before it is a waste of my time to read through every one of his comments to see what is okay and what is not. This blog is my property. I make the rules and I am in charge of trying to stimulate political discussion. I don't care if you agree with me or not, it is your behavior and you wasting my time that bother me.

Bubba Kidd can testify I don't delete or ban people for not agreeing with me. I asked you to stop posting because I am getting complaints from people from both parties telling me they won't post because of you. You have no legal right to diminish the value of my property.

If you want to start your own blog I encourage you. You can also go to capoliticalnews.com, flapsblog.com or other places where yelling at each other is acceptable.

If you see comments that go past just political hardball and instead use foul language or other offensive behavior please e-mail me.

UPDATE: He keeps posting but I haven't seen an e-mail.