I've decided otherwise, following a conversation that was sent to me between joker and another ULA. Admin abuse confirmed, our ULAs will be held to a higher standard. The slapping was innocent, though what was said by joker wasn't. The issue has been discussed with joker, and a warning has been issued.

Though he claimed he was joking, it is still unacceptable. ULAs can't do what they please without recourse. I'm only updating the post to let the record reflect that a warning has been issued to the offending admin.