You’ve already received an answer there:
Reopening locked threads is against the forum rules.
The given answer is not a standard template so insulting them with a copy/pasted reply is just… Sigh.
A templated* response to maintain an uniform explanation across many similar inquiries on the same topic. These are generally:
- Action upheld
- Action overturned
- Escalated for review (you can’t request this)
- Action upheld, but reduced (e.g., account closure reduced to a 6 month suspension)
That you dislike the outcome does not make it a copy/paste as an investigation was done by a human and found you in violation of the rules.
If the action isn’t verified, no action will be taken. You won’t even notice it.
If this is true, there would be vigilante groups by now to counter report the so called “mafia” or botters or cheaters… So far there’s insufficient proof that this holds any merit. Why would it only work 1 way?
Finally they will not discuss your friends penalties with a 3rd party. If they think the penalty is in error they can appeal by themselves.