This mod stated that they were the one behind the bans (https://feddit.org/comment/8930413)

So, a mod banning downvotes while using several sockpuppet accounts to vote multiple times.

  • Nickel≡x(φmod7919)@feddit.org
    17·
    2 months ago

    Hmmm, moved on until curiosity got the best of me. but now i kinda don’t wanna move on and can’t remember what you said that was so obnoxious. your name is really gross tho, so maybe htat was it? I mean, gross to me, maybe beautiful to you, so no judge from me

    maybe i like you now tho!