Posts are only altered for genuine reasons such as libel or dodging the swear filter. Yes, if you've earned an infraction you will be informed. The whole board will not though. Bans ARE confirmed in a moderating decisions post
For me the balance is fine at the moment. If you’re not enjoying a thread then just stop reading or posting on it.
As a (very) new moderator I have to say I think the right balance is normally struck too. I’ve asked the others for advice and the best I got back is “be consistent”. The...