I didn't read every page, but for the record, I did not reset Duke.
He was banned by me for illegally getting items (transfers, scam or whatever, doesn't matter now).
I'm not lenient, I don't care who you are. If you break the rules, you would be banned for it. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if the other players were stupid for giving him their info or not, we can never be sure. How do we know he didn't buy the other player's accounts outside of the game? This is illegal FYI. It is also the reason why we don't allow transfers of items/accounts between different players.

The decision was made to restore him and allow it to happen. It wasn't my call, I don't support it, but as I've stated in the past, it is out of my control. The managers etc dealt with it. If it was favoritism, so be it. What can you do, right?

Some argue, it is better to have him play and keep the player count up, rather than ban him. Please be aware that it could also have negative effects on player count. You may be allowing one player to have "willingness to play" in hopes to keep that player in game and at the same time cause other players to quit due to unfairness. It works both ways.

I am sorry the decision upset most of you, and I completely understand. I did my part, the rest is out of my control.