Below is a table of infractions, the rules they relate to and the expiration period of the points associated with each infraction:
Posted a message in a forum with content completely unrelated to forum purpose or description.
(1 point - Expires in 10 days)
Posted a message with inappropriate language.
(1 point - Expires in 10 days)
Cross posted same message in multiple forums.
(1 point - Expires in 10 days)
Posted a message within an existing thread, hijacking its original subject content.
(1 point - Expires in 10 days)
Posted a message or PM designed to cause forum disruption, or to incite or inflame anger amongst other members.
(3 points - Expires Never)
Member ignored a Moderator's request or warning to cease inappropriate activities.
(3 points - Expires Never)
Posted ads violating WTS/WTB/WTT rules, listed under 'Please Read First !'
(3 points - Expires Never)
Posted a message or PM violating web site rules (obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, anti-Semitic, discriminatory, hateful, threatening, bigoted, or otherwise violative of any laws are not permitted)
(3 points - Expires Never)
Posted a message or PM with belittling, insulting or inappropriate behavior towards other member(s).
(3 points - Expires Never)
Member launched a personal attack on a Moderator.
(6 points - Expires Never)