I wouldn't usually endorse a policy like this but if it's a new app/website and they haven't fleshed out their policy yet, I get applying it retroactively as they learn
what would be the point of retroactive banning? if the person is actually a problem they'll do it again, if they don't then why should they be unwelcome?
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