Are you using the 64 bit version of Java 7? There's a known issue of the game not working right if you're using the wrong Java, and it doesn't seem to follow any sensible rules as to when it manifests itself.
You shouldn't. It's stigma, because you have demonstrated an inability to read the forum rules. Suffer your shame, don't be retarded anymore, and it will go away.
Which is why you're pink and not banned. Keep it up, young grasshopper. You'll be a valuable member of the community one of these days, and get your very own donghat to wear.
Mostly because Steve Jobs had a way with marketing. The man could shit in a box, write iPood on it with a Sharpie, and put it on a shelf, and people would kill each other trying to pay $300 for it.