Alidar, it really doesn't matter what I think is "fair". Not my board. If you are asking my opinion, I am pretty good about second chances. But yes I do think it is fair that they have been banned, and are still banned. If their is an amnesty declared on all of the banned members that is taldren's choice. However, there has been a direct statement to one who was banned on how they could continue to post here. It involved my above limitations. I find them not only lenient but down right benevolent. Basically don't point out that you are one who was banned, if some one guesses, not really your fault. I would just say neither confirm or deny who you "really" are and you are fine. Also, don't screw up again, be happy with your second chance. If you are holding out for your old name, don't. It seems obvious to me that the unbanning of the callsign isn't going to happen. If you have some sort of moral objection to creating a new name, I am very sorry, please don't let the door hit you in the @ss on the way out.
Again, 99% of all the posters seem to have no problem with the guidlines laid down. I think if you have a shred of common-sense you will be fine here. Yes people lose their tempers, but I can't help but notice that apologies have almost always come AFTER one has been banned. I normally know when I am giong over the line and apologize immediately. I don't think that is too much to ask. But, better yet, don't post angry!!!
GE-Raven