Quote Originally Posted by Alerith View Post
Then allow me to respond directly.

Many of us don't want to deal with the idiots that got banned. They got banned for a reason, and it's likely that they are not people we want to interact with in the first place. It's not a "win-win" because the banners roam free and we have to deal with their stupidity once again. Who does it negatively impact? Those of us who have to deal with them when they're free.

Yes. SE is remaking their game and the forums are getting an overhaul. That does not make people who got banned any less stupid for doing whatever action they did to get banned.

Furthermore, and possibly to a lesser extent, it negates the impact of punishment to begin with. These people got "permanently" banned. If they were suddenly released on a second chance, a lot of good "permanent" bans do. What's next? Big Jimmy can choose to ignore the rules, knowing he'll get his ban lifted again at some point? Hell, why not just unban everyone at milestones in the games life. New expansion! Release the bans! Starlight Festival! Release the bans! You're messing with the integrity of the punishment by doing this.

Also, just because we disagree with you doesn't mean we don't understand. That's a weak argument and you should abandon it before you make yourself look like a tool.
I'm quite certain that you are not a perfect person. I'm almost sure that you've done something wrong at least once in your life if not more than that. And I'm sure you was giving a chance to reform. If not then you are God almighty, NOT. SE should give every paying customer a chance to reflect there likes or dislikes about their second chance that they are asking us to give them. If they don't reform then ban them again, that's what the moderators are for.