The idea that rules must be posted seems out of place. This isn't a company with policy concerns. Its more like a conversation between friends. Nobody has to tell me not be confrontational to an extreme or rude without reason. I know to be polite because I want people to be polite to me. If you aren't I probably won't have a conversation with you again unless I have to.

In my eyes this is all Tony has done. He's saved us all from having to deal with an individual that doesn't want to play by obvious rules (obvious because you wouldn't want them done to you). IF Tony wants to let him back then hurray for mercy. If not then hurray for justice.