Its different because Trout actually posts serious stuff every now and then and makes a positive contribution to the board. You treat regular board members different than those guys who come in from the start and create problems.
Dang that was stupid. So trout can break rules, be a complete dick, as long as a majority of posters like him.
I know, let's let the majority rule. If enough people want someone banned, then so be it. Maybe then you can get rid of me!