while i agree that im most cases PM's should remain private unless both parties agree otherwise, in this case it was appropriate to publish the PM's. As a Moderator, you need to use your power and authority justly. You did not. The only recourse for me to demonstrate this injustice was to point it out publicly to expose it to those who will be affected next time, and the time after that by your ultra vires acts, unless and until you are called to task.