The most notable of which being "The 4chan moderation team reserves the right to revoke access and remove content for any reason without notice."
I noticed something fishy starting a few weeks ago. I kept getting 3 day bans, but with no reason listed and/or no link to the offending post.
So basically I was being banned because the mods wanted to ban me. This turned into a permanent ban, I presume because of the updated rules that I wasn't aware of.
You are not allowed to DISCUSS anything that violates US law. I was banned for mentioning that I was worried my neighbours are abusing their kid.
Permanently banned from 4Chan for this. I tried to appeal it but it was rejected.
Always saw 4Chan as a freedom of speech platform but looks like things are changing very quickly.
What i've learned (unfortunately the hard way) is that often in society, you can not only get in trouble for what you say, but even for bringing up a topic at all.
Consider it like this: If you (male) went into an office and meet a coworker (female) and say something like: "I like your outfit" it could get you in trouble with HR. But also if you say: "I don't like your outfit", it will also get you in trouble with HR. The problem isn't what you say, but that you bring it up (that you talk about how a coworker woman looks) at all.
Something similar is happening with other things. Like, when you're discussing teen sexuality, even if you're bringing up good arguments, it is likely that that will bring you in trouble, not only for what you said, but especially also for daring to speak about such a sensitive topic. Taboos (things one doesn't speak about) are very real in society.
Something similar might have happened in your case.
That's not the case here. Some people who aren't me brought up some things they noticed about living here online anonymously and hundreds of comments were basically just attacks and aggression. It's an anonymous forum, you can bring up how you're feeling as an expat. He obviously wasn't looking to start an argument, just find some connection or vent. I'm sure he's already aware not everyone feels the way he does.