Back on topic (briefly).
The number of posters who are banned is remarkably few on NSC.
Currently there is only one poster (A Bournemouth troll) undertaking a time related ban. In addition there are a number of people who have been banned for good.
The reason for this is (IMO) as follows...
Last I heard he was seen in Wales and then mysteriously disappeared.
I have heard that there is a police investigation and someone is having their patio dug up.