So how high is the chance of me getting an answer to my ban appeal before the weekend? The ban was applied at 9.48pm on a sunday so it is clearly automated.
Wont say more because that goes against the forum rules but will I have to wait it all out or will a CS rep magically appear?
Probably, but it is still worth appealing it, because if your appeal is upheld, you can ask for it to be purged from your record, so that it will not lead to longer bans in the future.