As you would say: EDIT; see post #126. It is open because David himself wants it to be.
If you are genuinely happy with being banned, then it is only a matter of time before Mark Thorpe reads this thread again. I am sure he will not hesitate, seeing as you yourself have caused just as much trouble to this forum as this conspiracy has. Consider that.
I have further comments and suggestions, but I will wait for David's next response.