It is sad to lose a community member like this. He certainly wasn't the easiest member to interact with, but diversity in members is a good thing, even if we sometimes disagree.
Hackmanplayer had a very disrespectful and sometimes almost childish way of interacting with the community. He frequently baffled me with his exceedingly rude phrasing and curses on these boards that I had a hard time believing him to be the age he claimed. His recent comments towards ED have certainly been the worst I've seen from him and totally uncalled for. I had hoped he would eventually change like others have done before him, but unfortunately he seems to have too much anger inside him (or whatever it is that triggers his behaviour).
I don't know the details of his ban nor do I really want to know. Wielding a quick ban-hamer from a controversial position (at the time) might not have been the best decision by Sony, but regardless, I trust his judgement in this and given hackmanplayers behaviour around here the ban seemed inevitable.
For those who missed it, the hitler reference stems from quotes by craig referring to his car as hitler. I don't really see how anybody would take that as serious support for hitler, but neither do I believe that hackmanplayer truly does so. He obviously feels wronged and/or regrets his purchase and it seems like this is his way of blowing off steam.
Farewell Hackmanplayer, best of luck to you. Hopefully your experience on these boards will at least make you rethink your behaviour in online communities. I doubt you will be missed here, but it didn't have to be like this.