[BalefireX]

Well, its good to hear that I'm not the only person who thought that was a hollow apology. This community (and by that I refer to all computer enthusiasts not just Procoolers) has a long memory - I know many people still don't take Tom's Hardware or [H]ardOCP at their word anymore since their reviews were accused of bias. Reputation is pretty much all a site has to differentiate it from its peers, and I can see why people get defensive when their methods or skills are questioned.

This whole situation is unfortunate - I don't think Procooling members started this thread to try and drive L3d and [M] away from waterblock reviews, rather I believe they were just having a laugh at the ridiculously convoluted verbiage present in L3ds review and pointing out some of the unsubstantiated claims he had made. Originally, all that L3d needed was an editor with a firm grasp on English grammar, but now he's dug himself into a hole.

My earlier comments to jmke re: severing ties was perhaps interpreted wrong -
I am not suggesting that your site is in any way legally responsible for his comments, but in the sometimes unfair eye of public opinion, continuing to publish reviews by him without a complete and unconditional retraction of his accusations could be viewed as supporting him in those accusations.

Everyone makes mistakes, but pride does come before a fall - once you open your mouth without thinking, its often very hard to swallow your words without looking foolish... I know I've been caught in that situation. However, in this case, it would be better for L3d to retract his statements now (note I say retract, not apologize) than to have him proven wrong later, which could do nothing to help his reputation or that of your site.