LOL Well this thread went downhill fast.
To answer the TOPIC:
I think the Admin did what any good admin does, they found a problem, found proof, and took care of it. Along the way they took care of a few other loop holes as well, the interal forums access hole ,... I know I'd found it awhile back by the "Who's Online" section,...clicked a thread someone was reading and POOF I was in a secured forum and didn't know it at first.
As far as how long it took,....you've gotta understand Admin on a forum of this size and larger probably have had a few "this guy hacked me....ban me now!" reports,...I don't blame them for waiting until they'd found solid proof,...screenshots and what not are too easily faked. Plus it takes a good bit of time to search through all the correct areas.
Anyways,...**** happens....this happened...it's done.