Archie I hope you have a proof to support your decision to ban the player permanently.
Some heavy flames can result in permanent ban, does not mean player will not be unbanned later if he displays a good behaviour on the forums.
Being paid admin has nothing to do with this, he is as admin as any of us. In future please use "New admin" in referring to new Paid admins.
Archie try not to ban players permanently for flaming, you can give them a warning or two, if they carry on go for 60 minute ban and then if they carry on ban can grow.
If you both reach some agreement considering that there are no screnshots provided maybe player can be unbanned.