Once an infraction has expired, shouldn't it be expunged from the

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Once an infraction has expired, it no longer counts towards the total points for an automatic ban, but it remains on the user's record for tracking repeat offenses. The purpose of retaining expired infractions is to provide a reference in case the validity of the infraction is questioned. While the record is kept for administrative purposes, it is not publicly viewable; only the user, mentors, and administrators can access it. This ensures accountability while allowing users to move past expired infractions. The discussion highlights the balance between transparency and privacy regarding infraction records.
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Once an infraction has expired, shouldn't it be expunged from the user's public record? Otherwise, it basically hasn't expired has it?
 
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"Expires" in this context means whether an infraction counts towards the ten-point total required for an automatic ban.
 


DaveC426913 said:
Once an infraction has expired, shouldn't it be expunged from the user's public record? Otherwise, it basically hasn't expired has it?
As jtbell explained, whether a particular infraction has expired or not simply determines whether it contributes to your "infraction point total". The record remains to allow us to keep track of repeat offenders and as a reference should the validity of the infraction be called into question. However, please note that your infraction record is not publicly viewable; only you, the mentors and the administrators have the permissions necessary to view your infraction record.
 
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