When a username has a strikethrough, does that mean they are banned?

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In summary: Turing Test.In summary, the conversation discusses the presence of strikethrough usernames on the site and whether it indicates a ban. The possibility of appealing a ban and the process of banning are also mentioned. The conversation ends with a humorous comment about the consequences of being banned.
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i notice some posts with users who's name have a strikethrough through them. does that mean they are banned from the site?
 
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magnusrobot12 said:
i notice some posts with users who's name have a strikethrough through them. does that mean they are banned from the site?

correct. both temp and perm
 
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being banned sucks. is there an appeals' process or once you get banned, its all over. :devil:
 
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Just remember if you do get banned, you will be damned for all eternity to walk the depths of hell with a burden of 100 stones.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
correct. both temp and perm
At the risk of contradicting our Lord and Master, it also applies to those who have asked to be deleted from the site - slightly different from banning.


magnusrobot12 said:
being banned sucks. is there an appeals' process or once you get banned, its all over. :devil:
Usually bannings for first-time infractions are temporary. I don't think it's often that members are permanently banned without previous warnings or temporary bans - unless it's obvious they're just here to troll.
 
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We do have a "ban on sight" policy for obvious spammers, e.g. someone registers and then immediately posts something like "sell world-brand laptop,printer,headphone etc", or something that on first sight looks like an empty-headed response to a thread but on closer inspection contains links to sites that are selling stuff.

Otherwise we ban only after repeated warnings and/or infraction points.
 
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MotoH said:
Just remember if you do get banned, you will be damned for all eternity to walk the depths of hell with a burden of 100 stones.

funny :rofl:

haha, you said "damned", "eternity", and "hell" in the same sentence. Busted! [STRIKE]MotoH[/STRIKE]
 

1. What does it mean when a username has a strikethrough?

When a username has a strikethrough, it means that the user has been banned from the platform or website.

2. How does a user get a strikethrough on their username?

A user can get a strikethrough on their username by violating the terms of service or community guidelines of the platform or website. This can include behaviors such as harassment, spamming, or posting inappropriate content.

3. Is a strikethrough permanent on a username?

In most cases, a strikethrough on a username is permanent. However, some platforms or websites may have a system in place for users to appeal a ban and have the strikethrough removed if their violation was a one-time offense.

4. Can a user still access the platform or website with a strikethrough on their username?

In most cases, a user with a strikethrough on their username will not be able to access the platform or website. However, they may still be able to view content as a guest or through another account.

5. Are there any consequences for interacting with a user who has a strikethrough on their username?

It is generally advised to avoid interacting with a user who has a strikethrough on their username, as they have been banned for a reason. If a user continues to interact with a banned user, they may also face consequences such as a warning or ban themselves.

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