so, from what you are saying the problem is they are coming down on cheaters too hard?

they should suffer zero consequence, except to ban them from the content they were cheating in?

I disagree... if someone is cheating in one area, chances are pretty good they are cheating in many areas. the only difference... they werent caught. if you cheat, it is your choice to play the game that way, and as such, are responsible for your actions and the consequence of being banned. the ToS has become more hardline over time because the cheaters push the boundaries into more hardline areas with their activities. you make it sound like they are some kind of innocent bumblers who are "accidentally" cheating or using mods that give an advantage. I dont think so, it is an intentional act, and deserves a ban. not a slap on the wrist.