Suggestion Don't delete the last post

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Banning long-term members can create confusion, especially when their last posts are deleted, leaving others unaware of the reasons behind the ban. A suggestion was made to modify and lock the last offending thread instead of deleting it, allowing members to understand the context of the ban. However, it was clarified that bans typically result from a pattern of behavior rather than a single post, and members are usually aware of their infractions prior to a ban. There was also a proposal for a locked thread where management could explain reasons for suspensions and bans, but concerns about privacy and respect for the banned member were raised. Overall, the discussion centered on improving transparency while maintaining member confidentiality.
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Every now and then it so happens that a long lasting member is banned for some reason. Obviously if one has seen somebody around for a long time and then the sudden surprise strike through his name, is not a good sight, especially if there is no reason to be found. As the offending thread has disappeared.

Therefore I have requested Greg via pm too make it a firm policy not to delete the last offending thread/post but modify, edit and lock as appropriate, so that members can find out themselfs what happened. That may make a lot of difference.

But I guess it's worth a feedback thread.
 
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Andre said:
Therefore I have requested Greg via pm too make it a firm policy not to delete the last offending thread/post but modify, edit and lock as appropriate, so that members can find out themselfs what happened. That may make a lot of difference.

Thank you for your suggestion. You can always contact a mentor and we can give you a very brief explanation.
 
It's not always the last post that caused the ban. It could be a cumulation of many posts. It's very rare that a longtime member is banned over a single post, and by the time we concur that a ban is in order, the member may have made dozens of more posts. Rest assured that a long time member that gets permanently banned will already know they are on the verge of a ban from their infraction history/discussions with mentors.
 
What about a locked thread where the management can post a reason for suspensions and bans (of established members)? Or maybe that's what Andre was suggesting?

Andre said:
But I guess it's worth a feedback thread.
 
TurtleMeister said:
What about a locked thread where the management can post a reason for suspensions and bans (of established members)? Or maybe that's what Andre was suggesting?
Out of respect to the banned member, we do not feel that it is appropriate to "air their dirty laundry". We respect the privacy of the member.
 
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