That one actually works from time to time, depending on what the person was banned for. Not saying that anyone should give it a shot, but a one time mistake caused by the heat of the moment such as saying something that went over the line in an argument. Or while drunk, is a bit more forgivable if you are able to take a step back and apologize the next day.

The excuse that I could absolutely never understand is where a person would deny doing something they were temporarily banned for, but in the process would admit to something more serious. Oh yeah, I didn't spam, this 1 day ban is ridiculous. My post was an encoded message about an illegal trade! I don't even think it was something people do unknowingly in some cases, its like an ego trip where they must prove that they did not do something, even at the cost of a greater penalty.