Good good. 
For reference, for anyone who's confused about the rules: https://www.comedy.co.uk/info/terms_of_use.shtml#BoardRules
See point 9 in particular.
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Number 4 of the Account Rules seems a bit draconian towards James Bonds'
How does the banning process work?
In my eyes, a group vote by the moderators would be fairest.
Or is it just down to Aaron?
Each situation is different.
Surely each situation could go to a vote though. I don't see how democracy can't work.
Ridiculous. Not practical at all. For example, if someone is causing trouble when only one moderator is online, then should they be left until more staff appear and then discuss it fully?
Banning is the equivalent of an arrest. If someone has breached, or is believed to have breached, the site's rules, then their account will be suspended. Moderators then discuss it (real world equivalent would be the court system) and unsuspend or keep the user's account closed, based on what decision has been made.
That's about as democratic as it can get on the web.
I wanna see the banned thing.
Quote: Aaron @ July 11 2008, 6:06 PM BSTBanning is the equivalent of an arrest. If someone has breached, or is believed to have breached, the site's rules, then their account will be suspended. Moderators then discuss it (real world equivalent would be the court system) and unsuspend or keep the user's account closed, based on what decision has been made.
Ok, that's fine and fair. I wasn't aware of the whole process.
Wow, you literally can't see anything! I'm never gonna be naughty again!!
Quote: Winterlight @ July 11 2008, 6:24 PM BSTOk, that's fine and fair. I wasn't aware of the whole process.
Bitchin'.
Don't ban me please! But I'm a tad confused about whats meant by capitalisation.
Does this mean starting every word in a thread with capitals?
Ah I think I understand, I not guilt of capitalisation crime?
Not after my extensive editing of your threads, no. 
Quote: Aaron @ July 11 2008, 6:06 PM BSTRidiculous. Not practical at all. For example, if someone is causing trouble when only one moderator is online, then should they be left until more staff appear and then discuss it fully?
Banning is the equivalent of an arrest. If someone has breached, or is believed to have breached, the site's rules, then their account will be suspended. Moderators then discuss it (real world equivalent would be the court system) and unsuspend or keep the user's account closed, based on what decision has been made.
Does the process include sending a PM to the offender explaining the position, or, even, as might be appropriate in the case of minor offences, issuing a warning?