I never personally had a problem with Grads. Met him once and chatter here and there on this website.
Did he bring content to this website....Yes
Was he controversial.....Yes
Does controversy drive traffic....Yes, but the question is, at what expense???

I do not have any knowledge of what has happened in the past among different members, but I will say, there is a strict "No Bashing" rule and if that rule gets broken, members should be punished...

I guess the question is, what is best for Hotboat.com???

Since I have no knowledge as to what has gone down in the past and can not base an opinion on that. I have to base my opinion on my interactions with Grads which have not been negative. So for this reason, I am voting Yes.

Good luck with your decision Vic. Either way, someone is bound to be unhappy with your decision.