I know from personal experience that in the case of a large number of deleted posts of an individual user, a temporary ban is issued - especially if the user, regardless of the deleted posts, continues to violate the rules of the forum. Just recently, I had one such case where I reported more than 50 posts of one user, after which he became inactive - I assume he got a temporary ban.
Two main factors:
- Total posts made or total messages sent
- Intensity of that activity
If there is same total posts/ messages, the more intensively you do it, you will likely get a more serious ban. I knew it from the case of BitcoinFX.
You sent over 100 PMs with the same format: clear unsolicited bulk PMs. 4 people reported it, making it unwanted & unsolicited bulk PMs = spam. Most others would've been banned much longer.
This is the only way to send a clear message to the user, and it is up to the user to decide whether he wants to change his behavior or go for a permanent ban.
Here
Staff do not want to hand out bans for unconstructive posts but if we feel that you as a user are continually making very poor or unsubstantial posts due to your paid signature the following bans will be issued:
First offence: 7 days
Second offence: 14 days
Third offence: 30 days
Fourth: Permanent ban