If you are aware of anyone who just walks away and you think they should be allowed to return, you should encourage them to appeal their ban with reasons to why returning would benefit the forum.
I really did not want to go down this road, so I will leave it at this:
They were banned for plagiarism for several things for several years, from many places. The issue is that it was *their* work. Proving that would reveal:
1) Their real name.
2) Their real job.
3) 90% of their home address, 99.9999% of their work address.
4) Where they went to school.
So, he walks away.
His choice. Not going to get into it.
-Dave
I dont understand how or why they would need to disclose that information. The administration wants to know what benefits to the forum there would be if the person is able to continue posting on the forum. In general, this would be shown by pointing to previous posts the person has made and how they are beneficial.
As hilarious said, you can also appeal privately via the email address on the ban message.