Taking a step back as an impartial observer, (1) Sure, Freenode's policy can be improved, because a significant amt. of users think it is a bit stifling. The a

Taking a step back as an impartial observer, (1) Sure, Freenode's policy can be improved, because a significant amt. of users think it is a bit stifling. The admins need to figure out how to engage the users. (2) In this situation, there are solutions more optimal than douche-baggery. If he wanted his nick back, being nice increases his odds. Bram can use a class in negotations 101. OK - Let's move on with our lives now, don't you need to prepare for the 3/3/2010 YC deadline? If you are bored - there are plenty of single founders looking for co-founder.