Temporary and Shadow Ban Management #275
Description
Implement comprehensive user ban management system for plone.app.discussion, including temporary bans (cooldowns) and shadow bans to provide administrators with flexible tools for managing problematic users.
Background
Current plone.app.discussion lacks sophisticated user management capabilities beyond basic moderation. Administrators need more nuanced approaches to handle users who repeatedly violate community guidelines without resorting to permanent account restrictions.
Ban Types
1. Cooldown Bans (Temporary Bans)
- Time-limited restrictions on commenting ability
- Automatic expiration without administrative intervention
- Configurable duration (hours, days, weeks)
- Clear notification to user about restriction and expiration time
2. Shadow Bans
- Comments appear published to the author but are hidden from other users
- Useful for managing problematic users without immediate confrontation
- Can be combined with time limits or remain indefinite
- Optional notification system (admin configurable)
3. Permanent Bans
- Complete restriction from commenting
- Requires explicit administrative action to lift
- Clear user notification of permanent status