Indefinite Bannings

[caravel]

You know, I would imagine bans don't happen that often. Do they?

Bans are a rarity.

Some of us, myself included, sometimes tread the line and get upset... but most people can be rehabilitated I think.

A forum is not really the place for rehabilitation. When a member registers here they accept the terms and conditions. If someone feels that they cannot abide by these, then it's obvious as to what they must do (decline).

I just wonder what must someone do to get banned, and why would they expend the energy doing so? Isn't it a waste of time and thought?

For the ban in question:

That's something between the staff and Gaius Terrentius Varro. It will not be discussed here unless Gaius Terrentius Varo chooses to make it public.

Though In general: Persistently breaking the rules.

Try as I might, I will never understand why people behave the way they do. And that's in general, not directed at anyone, banned or not.

I think perhaps that some people see an internet forum as a medium from which to launch anonymous personal attacks against people they've never met, post bad language and in general behave disrespectfully towards other patrons. Remember that there is a person behind every post/profile. Treat others as you would have them treat yourself.