So a while ago I read an article, might have even been originally posted here.

It listed a number of things to do as an alternative to banning a user.

Make the site act slow, random error messages.

Also removing messages from others view but keeping in the flagged users view. He'll just think people are ignoring him.

It mad another suggestion that the worst level offenders don't see anyone elses messages except the other banned users.

The main reason I bring this up is because it was funny and I'd like to read it again.

But can't seem to find the right Google mojo for it. Sound familiar to anyone?