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by jrochkind1 1433 days ago
> and then gauge your reaction

What sort of a reaction do they want?

Mostly, this makes me glad I use reddit as little as I do.

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well, it's not an approach I would prefer, but here's an example:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModerationMediation/comments/v7xhu5...

> Many subreddits start with a permaban just to test how the rule breaker responds. Are they reasonable, contrite, and willing to promise not to break the rules again? This can be a great filter as to whether or not the person should be allowed to participate in the future, or is most likely going to be a headache in the future.