My opinions about this guys particular trip have changed after having read many posts on the topic. The good news is I think that the thread holds an important place in the archives of ETS... Its got a lot of good information (facts and opinions) in one place. I think many people are drawn to this particular flame. For this reason its a useful topic regardless of the details of this individual's trip.

And in my opinion, I do not believe he should have been kicked off. I think that the kid's going to do this regardless of anyone else's opinions, and now he has that much less information to work with... He said he'd be leaving fairly soon, yet he was banned from getting any more information.

I did happen to catch what angered him, and had I been in his position, I'd have been ticked off as well. A few people just went ahead and assumed he would fail. What good in life comes with no risk? It's his choice.

This man gives me hope! I'm still learning how to do the bow and drill.