Account Enforcement Policy
The tiers we use, from a warning to a permanent ban.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
This page explains, as specifically as we reasonably can, what happens when an account breaks our rules. Every situation is a little different — a moderator can always adjust up or down based on context, intent, and history — but here's the general framework we use.
1. The Enforcement Tiers
| Tier | What it means |
|---|---|
| Warning | A notice explaining what rule was broken, usually with the specific content removed. No restriction on using your account. |
| 24-hour suspension | You can't log in or post for 24 hours. |
| 7-day suspension | You can't log in or post for 7 days. |
| 30-day suspension | You can't log in or post for 30 days. |
| Permanent ban | Your account is permanently suspended. Creating a new account to get around a permanent ban is itself a violation. |
2. What Typically Triggers Each Tier
| Violation | Typical first response |
|---|---|
| Low-effort spam, repetitive posting, minor guideline slip-ups | Warning + content removal |
| Copy-paste spam, fake engagement, bot activity | Warning, escalating to 24-hour suspension if repeated |
| Plagiarism / posting someone else's writing as your own | Warning + content removal, escalating to 7-day suspension for repeat cases (see Copyright Policy §5) |
| Harassment, bullying, personal attacks | 24-hour to 7-day suspension, depending on severity |
| Hate speech | 7-day suspension, escalating to permanent for repeat or severe cases |
| Doxxing | 30-day suspension to permanent ban, depending on severity |
| Threats of violence | Permanent ban |
| NSFW / sexual content | Content removal + warning, escalating to suspension for repeat posting |
| Child safety violations | Immediate permanent ban and, where required by law, a report to relevant authorities |
| Illegal activity promotion (drugs, fraud, etc.) | 30-day suspension to permanent ban |
| Impersonation or fraudulent account | Permanent ban |
| Evading a previous suspension or ban with a new account | Permanent ban of all associated accounts |
Repeated violations, even minor ones, escalate faster than a single incident — a fourth warning doesn't get a fifth warning. Severity, intent, and whether the behavior targets a specific person are all factors a moderator weighs before applying a tier.
3. Notice and Appeals
Where reasonably possible, we'll tell you which rule was broken and what content triggered the action. If you think a decision was a mistake, you can appeal — see Content Moderation Policy §Appeals.