(More stuff that needs to be sorted out so it can go into the FAQ Dave is preparing)


Bascially if you make an objectionable posting of some sort, a moderator can give you points, just the same as points on your driving licence, and just like a driving licence if you reach 12 points, you get a ban. Currently set at 10 days.

The same as in real life, points expire after a while.
I'll give you the current settings and I'd like to hear what others think of the numbers and any suggestions. On top of these moderators are of course free to ban someone outright or give any number of points they wish, so these are really guidelines:

Insulted other member(s), 3 points, expires: 2 months
Spammed Advertisments: new members - outright immediate ban
existing members - 3 points, expires: 2 months
Inappropriate Language: 2 points, expires: 2 months
Signature rule violation: 1 point, expires: 10 days.