They certainly are for a seven day ban.
Three years ago Aconitum began a new program that would allow banned members to return. It was a radical move and could have affected her longevity here. There were problems and a lot of undue drama; but, the readmit program has continued and she has continued successfully as an Administrator. Since then, the whole process and approach to bans and reinstatements has been fine tuned and improved; and, to what I have read, has no gray areas. It's very clear.
The good news is that Anninymous will be back in a few days. It's a time out and not a death sentence. Be happy that there can be life after being banned.
I look forward to the return of Anninymous.