On reflection, I think it's better just to delete the Reynolds quote. After all, while he may think that (if the allegations are true) it is a minor offense, obviously other people (e.g. Ace or Patterico) no doubt think it is quite damning.  So I think it's better to avoid the debate about how serious a matter the allegations are if true, and not comment on this which probably accounts for a relatively small part of the ink/pixels spilled on the story anyway.  I have the sense, CWC and Michael Snow, that you disagree with me and you seem like quite reasonable folks.  If either of you think it's better to put in back in, I'll respect that.