Valve's Game Ban Display on Steam Profiles Sparks Controversy
Valve's game ban display on Steam profiles is being questioned as it gives game developers too much power and permanently brands users as cheaters. While VAC bans eventually disappear, game bans remain indefinitely, potentially ruining a user's account and valuable items. Suggestions for improvement include a separate section for game bans, bans disappearing after a certain period, a more robust appeal process, or implementing a "3 strikes and you're out" system. Valve's inability to remove developer game bans raises questions about why they are displayed in the first place.