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Jun 14, 2026 6:59am Summary
KB drift-audit reconciliation 2026-06-14: corrected to match dev (report deliverables). Admin: Category Bans
A category ban stops a member from posting in every forum within a category. They can still read threads, but cannot create new threads or replies. They see a notice when they try.
Where bans are created
You apply a category ban from the category's moderation tools, not from this panel. Open the category, pick the member, and choose one of three actions:
- Ban: a permanent category ban.
- Suspend: a timed ban, 1 to 365 days.
- Shadow ban: the member's posts are hidden from others but visible to them.
A member-facing reason is required for a ban or suspension. Every category action also requires an internal moderator note.
Reviewing bans
Go to Admin → Category Bans for a roll-up of every category and its active bans. Click a category to see the full list of banned members, who applied each ban, the reason, and any expiry.
Lifting a ban
Find the ban in the category's detail list and click Lift. Access is restored immediately.
## Admin: Category Bans A category ban stops a member from posting in every forum within a category. They can still read threads, but cannot create new threads or replies. They see a notice when they try. ### Where bans are created You apply a category ban from the category's moderation tools, not from this panel. Open the category, pick the member, and choose one of three actions: - **Ban**: a permanent category ban. - **Suspend**: a timed ban, 1 to 365 days. - **Shadow ban**: the member's posts are hidden from others but visible to them. A member-facing reason is required for a ban or suspension. Every category action also requires an internal moderator note. ### Reviewing bans Go to **Admin → Category Bans** for a roll-up of every category and its active bans. Click a category to see the full list of banned members, who applied each ban, the reason, and any expiry. ### Lifting a ban Find the ban in the category's detail list and click **Lift**. Access is restored immediately.
