So who was here over the weekend? That's when things went down (that's what I can gather)
From what I have read, a lot of the poster who were banned hadn't received points, so I don't think that is a good indicator.
There are evidently two sides to the story - but we have only heard one. The side keeping quiet is the TPTB here on the Dis. Webmaster Alex said they would tell us more when they are able, but for now, because there are attorneys involved, they can't say anything.
It does appear that being a member at other websites, or posting on said websites, has led to some of the bannings.
I find the whole thing very sad - nearly 100 of our more prolific Dis'rs are now gone. These were nice people - fun people; they helped make the Dis an interesting place to come and read. I have been here for many years and don't post that much, but I have enjoyed the humor and insight these Dis'rs shared with all of us.
Most of those banned apparently felt they were just speaking up about weird things happening here on the boards or speaking up for their friends. I never saw anything blatantly offensive - but I guess the mods and WM's did. Hopefully, the very mild criticisms that I saw weren't the real reason & there is more that the larger body of us don't know. If not, it all seems very petty. Certainly within their rights, but I do NOT understand the purpose and what is being accomplished for the boards, the owners or the various sponsors and advertisers.
posted by some one I forgot to quote. Think this is from post #7 of this thread
i'm so clueless