Spot on. Its obvious that he was bullying the weaker ones into submission. Thats human nature. That is why stronger ones would do the world and this forum some good by not tolerating bullying. Unfortunately people like to be popular and like to buy goodwill.
U made peace with him because you were scared that he will infract and ban you. In other words, he bullied you into compromising your opinion and not fully speaking your mind. you let him intimidate you and you are a coward. I don't make peace with anyone I don't like.