All that was done was make it visible to everyone by adding the note mentioned in the OP. When a vendor is banned, their account isn't simply deleted. There are variables to consider before the account is scrubbed. The main thing is that they don't have access to the account and their listings shouldn't show up. In regards to Narco93, I have stated elsewhere why his account doesn't reflect the same as these. He doesn't have access to it though. There is a very good reason for keeping the account around. I wont be ashamed of working for this site. Despite your own opinion of Defcon, he is a very good man working harder than you imagine. Be ashamed of yourself for kicking a man while he is down. He is actively protecting you and every other user on this site.