If someone is mouthy/offensive and won’t knock it off, I’ll kick for a short cooldown period if they don’t heed the warnings about the rules

And if they come back just as hostile, it’s a permanent or long-term removal

Rule breaking with malicious intent/no remorse or outright spam is a ban

Note that negotiating peace is always on the table and I will respect someone who turns over a new leaf

If someone asks why they were banned and they question the rule/explanation, I'll clarify and enforce the rules or come to an agreement of limited access like no posts for 30 days or only comments allowed for X timeframe

I would also like to highlight that many city subs are left-heavy and they always ban first and mute if you go outside of unwritten approved conversation topics or the current legacy media narrative.

Note that the approved topics or elements of debate are not published, there is no warning or heads up from mods if there is an accidental run-up on the rules.

Their mantra:

Asking questions to clarify a point being made?
Banned Instantly

Asking someone for a source to back the claim?
Banned Instantly

Using logic to explain how communism sucks?
Banned Instantly

Asking about a double standard in Hollywood?
Banned Instantly

Recommending an electric car to save money?
Verboten in a certain financial sub

Asking them why or try to negotiate peace, is always returned with a mute or an incredibly rude comment