Need advice: static imploding because of cheater.

[Mosha]

So was op right to remove the guy from their static? it's their static their choice. However, OP went about it in the most stupid way possible and shot themselves in the foot.
Diplomacy and communication are key to being an effective static leader, you should have talked to your static mates and to the offender to hear their opinions on the situation. This would also better inform your opinion and yes, you should give him a chance to stop using it even if your assumptions would end up being correct, for two reasons 1. you could be wrong . 2. It's about doing due diligence, crossing your i's and t's it would have made you look more level-headed rather than someone who is rash and on a short trigger. Since this now can affect your future finding replacements due to you having this reputation.

is this bait? eh. but food for thought.