I think that an additional explanation needs to be given regarding the Regulushr case.
He first had to prove that his contribution to the forum was important and also the local Croatian community was united in supporting RegulusHr throughout the 2 year wait for the permaban to be abolished.
I think it is completely unrealistic to expect an explanation, no one from the administration will explain why it took them so long to change the decision - and in the end they are not even obliged to do so. His case was resolved positively only because of the persistence of the community that stood behind him in public, but also all those who tried to help in the background all the time.
I think this is a unique example that persistence pays off, but it is also a fact that 9 out of 10 users will give up completely after a few weeks at best.