Sounds tedious but totally worth it for lasting color.

Sometimes mods use bots that pick up on vaccine words, and appeals don't always get seen. From what I've seen, forum rules are often hidden or not clear, so people get caught off guard. Your mileage may vary, but health topics seem to get locked or deleted quicker than most. It could be less about stopping arguments and more about the site owners covering their backs. They might have strict orders from above to avoid any chance of legal issues.

Man, I learned that the hard way too!