A VKL application is one of those things to which you initially think absolutely no way, then after a moment of thought, you see the possibility of it coming true.
It's been two years since he last applied, where many left comments with a list of concerns. Helper Application from VKL_ReWinDzz
These are three main points I listed as concerning back then:
1. Interaction with community, maturity, temper (handle criticism, avoid toxicity, etc).
-> I can see that he is trying to tone it down and be friendly. It's working for most of the time. He has shown that he is at least capable of not being toxic. Huge improvement.
2. Quality of application
-> He has also put increased effort in this one. Not a problem at all anymore.
3. Attitude of "I will change after acceptance" (see thread)
-> I do not see this at all anymore.
Although it looks like VKL is still trapped in this cycle of bans and unbans, this application is very different from his previous ones. Personally, I believe that he is capable of handling a staff position (I'm not saying whether he will or not. I'm saying he is capable).
Now, if you ask any data analyst they would 100% recommend to deny this application. Yes, he is a very risky candidate - the chances of trouble are very high. Then why do people support him? Because he is different. So different that even if he were to leave a mess, he would change the staff team. His acceptance would shake up the server and that's why I dare say +1.