It's difficult to read this and not feel that it's coming from a place of insecurity. While I generally enjoy the discussions here and have learned a lot, I will always see your actions and views on the matter as petty and a stain on what is otherwise a fine endeavour. Heck, I recall Erin getting in trouble for simply asking folks to leave comments on his youtube video. There are plenty of videos linked on this site daily that have the creators asking the same thing, but they are left up, same deal as well in terms of channel monetization and such. This is simply hypocrisy and shows that Erin received unfair treatment. Your comment here even has contradictions and it's quite strange that you don't see them yourself.
I feel the objective approach to much of what is discussed on this site is often more than just data, but a way of thinking. I feel the people who get the most out of this site are those who possess beneficial character traits such as a healthy dose of skepticism, the ability to put ones ego aside to understand ones own limitations, and to be open to changing ones views in light of new evidence. I find it quite upsetting that while these values seem to exist in your analysis of audio gear, it doesn't translate to your behavior towards others. It's even more upsetting knowing that no words can sway you consider that you could be in the wrong here. Life is far, far too short to be so petty. Your words are one thing, but your actions are another and the two are not lining up.
I'm sure I'll get in trouble for this post but I don't really care. It needs to be said. If I get banned, well it was nice knowing ya'll.
I wish Erin all the best in whatever he does in life, and I wish the owner of this site may one day see the value in the potential personal growth that can come from accepting the errors one has made in the past.