Random question regarding the rules

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Members can receive warnings or infractions for guideline violations, with infractions assigned points from 1 to 10 based on severity. Accumulating 8 or more points leads to a temporary 10-day ban, while reaching 10 points results in a permanent ban. The discussion highlights confusion about the distinction between infractions worth 8, 9, and 10 points, as they seem to lead to different outcomes. Clarification indicates that while 8-9 points result in a temporary ban, 10 points trigger a permanent account block. Understanding these rules is essential for compliance and avoiding severe penalties.
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A member may be issued either a warning or an infraction if deemed warranted by an admin or mentor (usually from guideline noncompliance). Infractions range from 1 to 10 "points", depending on the severity of the violation; warnings carry no points. If a member accrues 8 or more infraction points, he or she will be automatically banned from Physics Forums for a period of 10 days. If a member receives any infraction after having returned from a temporary ban, that member will then be banned permanently. Obvious, incorrigible spamming or trouble making will be met with a permanent ban.

I was just wondering, wouldn't infractions worth 8, 9, and 10 points be identical from the system's point of view? Chances are, I'm missing something pretty obvious.
 
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Whovian said:
I was just wondering, wouldn't infractions worth 8, 9, and 10 points be identical from the system's point of view? Chances are, I'm missing something pretty obvious.
A total of 8-9 points would only result in a temporary 10 day ban, after 10 days the member is reinstated. A total of 10 points results in a permanent ban and the member's account is permanently blocked from the forum.
 
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Oh, thanks! That clears it up!
 
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