The lesson is don't cheat dude. No other way to put it except DONT CHEAT.
Even though I didn't tag you for your merit abuse, it's relevant in determining your character. You didn't think before you did your actions and would probably do it again if it came down to making a few bucks and you don't think anyone would find out.
I realize that some depend on this forum for their income as a person can make more in a week here than in their own country, but if you want to continue making a living you have to follow the damn rules.
There's no reason to try to cheat the system. Alts are allowed on the forum, but don't try to cheat the system, don't join the same campaigns, don't be an idiot.
I was wrong and I admitted it. Back then I did not know much and did some stupid things. I have tried to prove myself and stayed good by not doing anything like that again. It's all on my profile. I haven't joined any bounties after that. Maybe 1/2 but I did not join it with my alt account. All I have been doing is joining a signature campaign and making some money. I don't consider myself a person who helps others but I am sure someone out there has got some kind of help from my posts.
All I asked for was a 2nd chance and some including you agreed. And now that has been taken away from me. I haven't cheated after that and I never will. I promise here. Again!
If you do silly stuff, this is what happens. Noone buys the it's my sister, brother, dad, uncle stuff, even if it might be true. Too many scammers in the past have ruined that excuse.
You're not banned, and likely will stay red. If that means you give up on the forum, that's on you.
I did silly kinds of stuff and I admitted it and asked for forgiveness. Not banned that's true but this kind of thing demotivates me to walk away from this forum. For my grandma's treatment, I have sold everything that I had including all my savings. I was just trying to be here and now I have to face this kind of stuff in a situation where I am depressed, sad, emotional from the loss.
If you agree that I stay red then so be it. I don't know about others but I have talked with you in the past and you are one of the few whom I trust and respect. So, if this is your opinion then so be it. I have nothing to say anymore.
I have already given what I feel was the appropriate feedback(neutral), but others have their opinions as well and if they think a red is warranted, they're free to do that.
My point was, your actions caused your situation man. Noone hates you(least I don't think so]), but your actions prove to them you cannot be trusted.
You ever heard that it takes years to build a reputation, but only 1 minute to destroy it? Now it will take years for you to rebuild. Learn from your mistakes, don't give up, and become a better person.