A couple weeks ago, Z started a mod thread with the list of banned members. For the record, you can count them all on one hand. Just FYI.
That said, Via literally outright asked to be banned, starting a bogus thread with a headline to grab attention and announce the fact that he wanted to be banned. But others here have been given second (and more) chances to make good after a ban, and, for those who seriously do want to be mostly constructive here, on the whole it's been for the better for most everyone.
We'll see if Marty comes around to possibly undoing it. But agreed - I'll be keeping an eye out to be sure.