Reply #324: Quite a few mods have distorted that fact and even outright lied about it.

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There was a mod I can remember who repeatedly posted that long-time DUers were never banned unless they had actually threatened bodily harm to another person. Several mods have posted over the years that long-time DUers are only banned after repeated warnings and many second chances and only then with mod consensus.

And yes, I believe that you were attempting to "dance around" this fact right here in this subthread until I called you on it. I believe that you were quite happy to let people questioning you assume that we were all banned only after long careful consideration, with the clear implication being that we must have done something awful to deserve it.

Fortunately for truth and transparency, Skinner himself has decided to abandon that particular line, and several mods posting here have completely ripped the lid off it. You might want to read the whole thread when you get time.