Why racist insults result in only 10 day chat mute?

[Wonderful Plays]

I've seen a couple of cases where there was a clear racial abuse go into a 10 game mute or something similiar.

I think in cases like that banning the account should be the way to go.
If someone is behaving like that he has no place being in any community.

I can provide examples, but I think witch hunt is against TOS.

[KongKing123]

As an initial punishment and last warning it seems fair to me. This seems to be the case in this thread: https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewto ... =9&t=21537

It is reprehensible, but after a stern warning they might adjust their behaviour. Direct threats for example are much worse and should result in an immediate ban.

[voriki]

I can provide examples, but I think witch hunt is against TOS.

You could quote message, without mentioning the players name?
If you clearly define it as being a quote, with proper context, nobody will accuse you of saying the racist slurs.

[Grundelyn-]

How can I be muted??? Please tell me.....coz I dont want to say anything to anyone!!! And better yet, I dont want Anyone telling me no shit at all !!
I dont play here to make friends, I just want an opponent. I respect him/her being quiet...jyst it!
I haaaaaate when someone says GG. IT IS SO OFFENSIVE. Its a mocking! People realy could writte Good Game. You jerking fingers will not fall for that, so writte the fak off.
GG could mean anithing, my size GG, or GG Could mean Grundelyn Gay. So this is racist and homophobic.
So pleaaaaase mute me, and eeeeeeeeveryone to me.
But I enjoy play here, IN SILENCE.
No, Im not a hater. Just a guy who needs no friends, and loves silence. And for that you all should respect me.

[ifasoldt]

As an initial punishment and last warning it seems fair to me. This seems to be the case in this thread: https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewto ... =9&t=21537

It is reprehensible, but after a stern warning they might adjust their behaviour. Direct threats for example are much worse and should result in an immediate ban.

I tend to think that for racist comments, a sterner warning should be in order immediately. No one should need to "learn" not to say things like that. Perhaps not an eternal ban, but a 10 day account ban might be better. Is a chat ban even a punishment lol?