Infractions as a alternative to banning someone?

[In Omnibus]

I guess it depends on the type of forum.

People who break my rules did so intentionally. There's no gray area.

I have a one strike policy.

I also have a very small number of rules, mostly regarding illegal content.

I don't care if people use words other people find offensive because there's a block function.

Most of the forum rules I see are probably why people are abandoning forums.

People do not like to be micromanaged, especially when they are trying to entertain themselves.