It seems like it was an admin who didn't understand that he wasn't accusing Van Aert for doping but implying that the French people might be glad that Gaudu could beat a "doped Van Aert", as in, the masses thinking well-performing riders are all doping, as long as it's not riders from their own country. I thought it was pretty clear what he meant but apparently not.
He wrote to me on Twitter with a screenshot of the post that has since been deleted.
Well that sucks. I will will understand if it's a one day ban at most, but even that seems harsh.
PS: Also I know we're being off topic, as this belongs in the Moderation thread:
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