I agree instant banning is a bit harsh yes. IMO the thing to do would have been a warning message first.
And then if the person carried on regardless, then they may face a ban
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mugatu,
Tue 14 Feb 2006, 16:03,
archived)
indeed,
this seems perfectly fair to me.
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Damien's Hearse,
Tue 14 Feb 2006, 16:19,
archived)