User blog comment:PyroNacht/Adminship and The Differences Involved/@comment-25014407-20180131163843

Although I haven't often been in a situation where an edit was doubtful, in the cases that I have experienced, I try to assume good faith, though with a close look at their contributions on other wikis. If this user has been blocked on several wikis for vandalism or harassment (in case of threads), and their edit is doubtful/unconstructive yet not-vandalism, I tend to revert their edits, opposed to what I would do with new users.

I had been unfairly blocked on a (back then small) wiki almost two years ago, and although I didn't take it well (based on still existing threads, apparently threatened to quit the wiki), after my block ended, I got apologies from the blocking admin, together with an explanation as to why they had blocked me. Blocking an active editor on a small wiki makes you (and admins) realize how much influence such an active editor has on the community and the development of the wiki. Although I know that my example isn't the case on bigger wikis (or on other smaller wikis, for that matter), it helps to know the exact reason as to why someone is blocked/banned, even though that reason may be very minor.

Basically, yes, I agree with you.