I am a fan of Devil Doc, and his salty Senior Chief insights are straight shots of reality.
When the tone and specific comments devolved into a more personal exchange with some too off-off-topic comments and personalized verbal barbs that could be viewed as violations of forum rules, I can see why the moderators drew a line. Best to just call a halt and sideline folks for a breather and a re-set. I think SAF is well-moderated and has a culture of generally respectful discourse, especially when compared to more rough-and-tumble forums.
I too hope Devil Doc returns and continues to share his insights.