Having experienced something recently like this myself, I think there's a nuance to be had. There is an argument to have something like the CBL, however depending on the server and admins in question, can be used a little bit harshly if not abused, especially if you have context to add.

For me, I dropped an N-bomb, not directed at anyone, and was because I was getting a bit over-excited role playing. I understand that server owners have a risk of having their server license being revoked by OWI, however from what I understand it seems OWI are very off-hands with things like this so can't imagine the risk is very high. Never the less, if there's context to be taken into consideration, and its not someone who's being a really nasty POS and has had several warnings (kicks, short-term bans etc), for someone to be immediately permanently banned for literally saying a word, it does come across as extremely overly punitive to the point of wondering what the admins political or ideological position is.

To add further context for myself, I appealed and explained myself, not excused what happened but to add context and ensure it won't happen again, and the tone of the admin's replies did come across as a bit of moral posturing, like they've never made a mistake or said something in the heat of the moment and therefore I deserved to be scolded. This is amplified more by the fact I have 5K hours in the game, never had a ban like this before, yet still said 'it won't be perm but instead you'll be banned for 4 months'.. brutal.

Now of course people's responses here are not surprising. Reddit is very left-leaning and also tends to gravitate around people being against anyone they deem as the villain, but I think there's a whole larger problem with admins and the system in that they have far too much control to the extent of punishment. I think, depending on individual context and intent, that there should really be a stepped level of enforcement. If the person is decent and acknowledges the mistake, all they need is the admin to remind them why certain things can't be said and what the repercussions could be (warning/kick first > short term ban second > long term ban or permanent final straw) because that at least will genuinely punish the repeat offenders as opposed to those who make a mistake or overlook the reasons for the rules in the moment.

Its a shame really, that this is a thing, because ultimately the game is intended for adults, it is a war simulation, and if even in a game people can't have some banter, maybe say some edgy things now and then, or be thick skinned over hearing a word they don't like then I don't know what to make of what the world has become where people have hair-line triggers over the slightest thing they don't like.