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Permaban expiration: why this user remains banned since 2018

Permaban Expiration | Users Question Legitimacy of Long-Lasting Bans Since 2018

By

James Mwangi

Jul 20, 2025, 03:32 AM

Edited By

Amina Kwame

Updated

Jul 22, 2025, 01:30 AM

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A person looks frustrated while reading support messages about their ongoing permaban since 2018.
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Users Demand Fairness in Ban Policies

A rising wave of frustration among players around permanent bans continues, focusing on those that have lasted since 2018. Many argue these indefinite exclusions lack both fairness and transparency in the gaming community.

Lingering Anger Over Customer Support

The dissatisfaction centers on customer supportโ€™s inability to address concerns, particularly regarding older bans. One player recounted, > "Contacted support and they said since itโ€™s been longer than 6 months, they canโ€™t do anything. Seems kinda strange." This points to significant hurdles when seeking resolution for seemingly eternal bans.

New Insights from Player Experiences

  1. Historical Bans Still a Concern

    A user detailed their experience: > "My account was banned in 2009 and supposedly it expired in 2021. It was never restored, they just deleted it ๐Ÿ˜ญ" This raises alarms that some bans might not just be prolonged but permanently enforced without any recourse.

  2. Echoes of Past Bans

    Another comment addressed a friendโ€™s experience: > "My friend tried to log in in 2018 after they perma banned him, yeah it was forever ๐Ÿคฃ" such sentiments reflect a widespread perception that once banned, the chances for redemption are slim.

  3. Future Unban Dates Uncertain

    A user boldly stated, > "My un ban is 2026 im a see if they actually unban on the day they say." This raises questions on whether management will adhere to their own timelines and promises regarding account status.

The Impact of Mounting Frustration

Many in the community feel a growing sense of betrayal over enforcement practices. One user lamented, > "Once youโ€™re banned in Habbo, youโ€™re banned for life." This sentiment echoes a call for necessary changes in policies to better match contemporary standards of fairness and clarity in the gaming landscape.

Community Voices Call for Action

The conversations indicate a mix of disbelief and lingering hope for change among players. There are creative stories shared about friends in the community, yet the overall mood leans towards dissatisfaction with unclear rules and enduring bans.

Key Highlights

  • โš ๏ธ Players are seeking clarity about the legitimacy of bans and their actual duration.

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Long-standing bans continue to frustrate, with some accounts unaddressed for years.

  • ๐ŸŽญ Promises of unbanning are viewed skeptically by many.

What changes, if any, will management implement to alleviate these deep-rooted concerns? The future remains uncertain as players await a response to their mounting frustrations.