Oh, I loathe to get into this discussion. As for why DC was banned from other forums... From my understanding, he was promoting himself, he was getting popular, and some people didn't like the self-promotion and there was a back-and-forth that led to someone seeking out his military records and thus created bad blood all around.
I personally do not believe his apology was necessary. At this point many folks know he embellished his creds to get onto the show. That said, I would take DC over the new Dual Survival guy and many others - and I don't even like DC's personality. However, he does have considerable knowledge, especially when it comes to woodcraft in the States, especially in the Eastern Woodlands. He talks the talk and walks the walk, even if he's trying to make a buck by doing so.
This guy has 100s of videos that instruct, review, and promote bushcraft/survival/hunting/self-reliance for the common man with a common man budget (most of the time) - and he puts all that out for free. He doesn't claim to be an expert in all things, and any time he makes a mistake or learns something along the way, he shares that with the viewer. Sure, he has some wacky ideas on kit, but most people do.
Again, I don't like his personality (he can be abrasive), but I respect the man as an educator and promoter of the thing we all enjoy - getting out into the woods and having a good time. Did he lie? Yep. And that's unfortunate for him and his credibility... But, I think he'll keep on keepin' on, which is great for the hobby.
