Thread:Gehgehee/@comment-43282217-20190727101215/@comment-38078079-20190727112134

SharkTalez wrote: I think the point that is trying to be made is about ridiculously long bans for things that don't warrant it, in some cases long bans are required but infinite bans are just way too extreme. That's a fair point.

In regards to simple infractions, an infinite ban is far too disproportionate. It would be good for Fandom to release a 'guide' for how long bans could/should be for various infractions, albeit still lft to individual wiki's 'staff' for their discretion, but - generally - I think some infinite bans can be a good idea and can be beneficial to a community. There are times when it's justified.

That being said, people do just make sock-puppets, which is a problem in itself. Even if a person had to keep re-banning people every year, eventually the person in question may change or get bored, and it makes them easier to track (as they'd be less likely to set up a sock to evade said infinite ban). I guess there are pros and cons, but I'm starting to see your point.