[qq=BoB]I remember the days when we didn't have people who caused such controversy (trolls), people who claimed not to be trolls (trolls) and trolls (trolls). Or maybe it was just that nobody really cared when such people got banned without a highly detailed reasoning backed up with at least five different pieces of evidence. I remember the days when if someone was giving us trouble, we'd edit porn into their posts and ban them for it. I remember the days, oh yes, I do.[/qq]

That whole "trying to explain your actions" thing is probably a big part of your problem. Pick one person on staff to be the cranky, seemingly ban-hungry ogre, and have him or her take care of all that. I don't know how you can get along without one.

[qq=Flamethrower]I like how the staff has become deliciously bitter. It was bound to happen sooner or later. [/qq]

Bitterness is not a new feature by any means.