[Sl'askia]

I do now yes. But remember this...everyone has those days were they just can't be bothered at that time...any one in any job gets like that once in awhile. We all have lives outside of the Oddworld Forums...and sometimes the Real World gets overwhelming. For that the occasional slip up is excusable.
Sometimes the stress of the real world gets too much...or it takes up almost all of your time...fit is then longer lapses can happen. That happened to Lampion recently...and he volunteerary stepped down as he knew he would not be able to ful fill his duties anymore. There almost came a time where I felt I had to step down...due to possible real world events...but thankfully that hasn't happened.
I do not think Syd has reached that point yet, for he hasn't adandoned the forums completely. My point is that Sydney...and Sydney alone has the right to decide whether he stays in his position. And you three have not provided any evidence to suggest he should step down. Instead...you are giving evidence in my eyes for your own removal.

Edit: since you edited to add more to your post.

I haven't seen him ban anyone without a warning...save for those that only flame here. You have to remember that moderator warnings do count against such members as well.

Some times you have to threaten to make members conform to the rules, as long as you don't do it constantly. I had to threaten myself sometimes. Remember that some members seem to purposely push the limits of the rules and try the Admins patience.
I seriously doubt Sydney really wants to ban anyone without just cause. And every member that I know of that he banned was banned for a good reason.