I've had the pleasure of knowing sparky for about 30 years, knew him before he ever became a firefighter. Helluva guy, helluva firefighter, always enjoyed chatting with him. I'm sure he never even knew I was forum member, nor did I ever tell him, cause I feel like the moderators, like it or not, still have to do what they have to do.
I never judge anyone by whatever behavior they indulge in as long as its legal activity. Doesn't mean I'd encourage it, but since we're all adults, it's none of my business.
Let's be honest, we all have our personal and public personnas, and sometimes they clash.
I hope things are now good for sparky. I always admired the heck out of him, and still do.