Experiences of Quora Bans: Battles and Lessons Learned

Quora, the popular question and answer platform, has its share of challenges, including the occasional user ban. Being banned can be alarming, and it often leaves one wondering about the reasons and the process behind such decisions.

Take, for instance, the experience shared by a user who was banned from Quora in June 2016. 'Yes, quite a few have been banned. Oh by the way, you have been reported, downvoted, blocked, and muted. Go troll elsewhere,' someone comments with a hint of sarcasm.

A Week of Ban and Reflection

The user goes on to share a detailed account of their experience:

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The user, who was new to the platform, was trying to establish their presence and faced harassment from trolls. In an attempt to protect themselves, they struck back and engaged in a street fight, leading to three BNBR (Ban Not Recommended) warnings. The final incident resulted in a one-week ban. During this period, they were unable to post, ask questions, or leave comments, only able to read content.

The user emphasizes the lesson learned: 'Quora does not approve of street fights between its members. If a troll attacks, you are not expected to retaliate. You are expected to report them and let Quora handle them. You cannot take the law into your hands and award punishment.' This experience taught them the importance of adhering to community guidelines and exercising patience when dealing with harassment.

As a result of the one-week ban, the user spent time reading and discovered new topics and writers, enhancing their Quora experience. This new-found engagement also led to a major milestone. A few hours after the ban was lifted, the user received a notification that their ban had been lifted, and they celebrated with a post that became one of their most viewed, upvoted, most commented, and most shared posts on the platform. This post reached 1.4 million views, received 65,400 upvotes, 111 shares, and 552 comments. The user muses, 'I may never be able to write a post like that again,' reflecting the significant impact of the ban and the subsequent exposure.

The Positive Outcome

The user further elaborates on the positive outcome of the ban. They felt free during the one-week hiatus, allowing them to focus on reading and discovering. This period contributed to their growth as a member of the Quora community. They also speculate, 'For new readers, this was that post,' acknowledging the visibility and engagement it generated.

The user concludes by expressing their gratitude towards Quora for the ban, which indirectly led to their first Top Writer Award a few months later. They state, 'I must thank Quora for the ban! But for the ban, I may not have written that post!'

Conclusion

Being banned from Quora can be a learning experience. It forces users to reflect on their actions and the platform's guidelines. For many, like the user mentioned, it can lead to significant growth and exposure. While the initial reaction may be negative, a ban can often serve as a turning point, encouraging better behavior and providing new opportunities for engagement.

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