There has been confirmation that Brad has been banned. Undisclosed sources reveal that he is unaware of the length of his ban, but is pretty sure it was because he questioned the authority and actions of a moderator. That seems to be a capital offence in some gamesites, even when the moderators themselves become embroiled in personal issues and are more than responsible for creating the circumstances where a player will act in a manner that results in a ban.
Reports have also come in that a character named Sylvia Germany has re-emerged into the gaming scene. A hider, who shall remain nameless in this post, has been reported to have played games in SHG. Descriptions submitted by forum members suggest that it may well be the kraut herself. However, save for the grammatical innaccuracies and germanic arrogance, there is no conclusive evidence to prove this assertion beyond reasonable doubt.